RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

KIA recalls

169 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 35 models.

Models

Amanti 1Borrego 4Cadenza 6Carnival 7Carnival Hybrid 1EV6 5EV9 10Forte 18Forte Koup 5K4 3K5 9K900 4Niro 6Niro EV 6Niro Hybrid 1Niro Phev 3Optima 18Optima Hybrid 5Optima Phev 2Rio 6Rondo 3Sedona 14Seltos 4Sorento 38Sorento Hybrid 6Sorento Phev 8Soul 15Soul EV 5Spectra 1Sportage 23Sportage Hybrid 2Sportage Phev 3Stinger 7Telluride 19Telluride Hybrid 2

Latest KIA recalls

26V545000 · KIA America, Inc.2025–2026 KIA EV9Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the…Air bagsFree replacement21KunitsAug 2126V431000 · KIA America, Inc.2022–2024 KIA EV6, KIA EV9The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.Park outsideElectricalFree replacement8unitsJul 226V430000 · KIA America, Inc.2020–2024 KIA TellurideThe front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can…Park outsideSeats & beltsFree replacement463KunitsJul 226V356000 · KIA America, Inc.2027 KIA Telluride, KIA Telluride HybridThe driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend.Seats & beltsFree replacement6,264unitsJun 226V232000 · KIA America, Inc.2022–2026 KIA CarnivalFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.Fuel systemFree replacement141KunitsApr 1026V173000 · KIA America, Inc.2027 KIA Telluride HybridThe second-row power seats may fail to detect a person.Seats & beltsOver-the-air update568unitsMar 2026V135000 · KIA America, Inc.2026–2027 KIA K4, KIA TellurideThe rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may…Seats & beltsFree replacement15KunitsMar 626V105000 · KIA America, Inc.2025 KIA TellurideDue to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a…Seats & beltsFree replacement86KunitsFeb 2326V046000 · KIA America, Inc.2025–2026 KIA Carnival, KIA Carnival Hybrid, KIA EV9 +moreDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalOver-the-air update43KunitsJan 2625V874000 · KIA America, Inc.2023–2025 KIA Sportage, KIA Sportage PhevDue to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.ElectricalFree replacement5,046unitsDec 202525V794000 · KIA America, Inc.2021–2024 KIA K5A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the…Fuel systemFree replacement251KunitsNov 202525V745000 · KIA America, Inc.2025–2026 KIA Sorento, KIA TellurideThe vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and…TiresFree replacement45unitsOct 202525V649000 · KIA America, Inc.2021–2023 KIA SorentoThe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.ElectricalFree replacement40KunitsSep 202525V548000 · KIA America, Inc.2025 KIA K4, KIA SorentoThe connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement30unitsAug 202525V493000 · KIA America, Inc.2023–2025 KIA K5The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.Body & latchesFree replacement100KunitsJul 202525V494000 · KIA America, Inc.2023–2025 KIA TellurideThe door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement201KunitsJul 202525V426000 · KIA America, Inc.2020–2022 KIA Niro EVThe circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement11KunitsJun 202525V351000 · KIA America, Inc.2025 KIA K5A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update82KunitsMay 202525V115000 · KIA America, Inc.2025 KIA EV9The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.ElectricalFree replacement342unitsFeb 202525V099000 · KIA America, Inc.2021–2023 KIA Seltos, KIA SoulThe piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update137KunitsFeb 202525V024000 · KIA America, Inc.2023–2025 KIA Niro, KIA Niro EV, KIA Niro PhevThe floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat…ElectricalFree replacement80KunitsJan 202525V006000 · KIA America, Inc.2024–2025 KIA Sorento, KIA Sorento Hybrid, KIA Sorento PhevA software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.ElectricalFree software update74KunitsJan 202524V962000 · KIA America, Inc.2024–2025 KIA EV9The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.Seats & beltsFree repair23KunitsDec 202424V920000 · KIA America, Inc.2025 KIA Sorento PhevDuring a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree repair1,385unitsDec 202424V867000 · KIA America, Inc.2022–2024 KIA EV6The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss…ElectricalFree software update63KunitsNov 2024