Kia Recalls (2021-2027)

Which Kia models have recalls?

• Carnival: 7 recalls
• Carnival Hybrid: 1 recall
• EV6: 5 recalls
• EV9: 10 recalls
• Forte: 5 recalls
• K4: 3 recalls
• K5: 9 recalls
• Niro: 3 recalls
• Niro EV: 5 recalls
• Niro PHEV: 3 recalls
• Rio: 2 recalls
• Seltos: 4 recalls
• Sorento: 13 recalls
• Sorento Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Sorento PHEV: 8 recalls
• Soul: 5 recalls
• Sportage: 11 recalls
• Sportage Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Sportage PHEV: 3 recalls
• Stinger: 5 recalls
• Telluride: 16 recalls
• Telluride Hybrid: 2 recalls

What parts are recalled most on Kia vehicles?

What are the newest Kia recalls?

• 2025-2026 Kia EV9 Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V545)
  August 21, 2026 · 21,290 vehicles · Air Bags

  Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Kia Telluride Seat Power Seat Recall (26V430) Park outsideRepeat recall
  July 2, 2026 · 462,869 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2022-2024 Kia EV6 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V431) Park outside
  July 2, 2026 · 8 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete.

• 2027 Kia Telluride Front Seat Belt Recall (26V356)
  June 2, 2026 · 6,264 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge.

• 2022-2026 Kia Carnival Fuel Line Recall (26V232)
  April 10, 2026 · 141,032 vehicles · Fuel System

  Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

  Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.

• 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Seat Power Seat Recall (26V173)
  March 20, 2026 · 568 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

  Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed.

• 2027 Kia Telluride Seat Belt Anchor Recall (26V135)
  March 6, 2026 · 14,870 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.

  Risk: A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia Telluride Seat Recliner Recall (26V105)
  February 23, 2026 · 85,515 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.

  Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia K4 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V046) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia Sportage Trailer Hitch Recall (25V874) Repeat recall
  December 17, 2025 · 5,046 vehicles · Other Equipment

  2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.

  Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Kia K5 Fuel Recall (25V794)
  November 17, 2025 · 250,547 vehicles · Fuel System

  A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

  Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the check valve.

• 2025 Kia Telluride Spare Tire Recall (25V745) Repeat recall
  October 30, 2025 · 45 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Kia Sorento Fan and Motor Recall (25V649)
  September 25, 2025 · 39,536 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia K4 Engine Fastener Recall (25V548)
  August 25, 2025 · 30 vehicles · Engine

  The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Kia K5 Exterior Trim Recall (25V493)
  July 28, 2025 · 100,063 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

  Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Kia Telluride Exterior Trim Recall (25V494)
  July 28, 2025 · 201,149 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

  Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Kia Niro EV Backup Camera Recall (25V426)
  June 20, 2025 · 11,327 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia K5 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (25V351)
  May 27, 2025 · 82,281 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia EV9 Driveshaft Recall (25V115)
  February 24, 2025 · 342 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Kia Seltos Engine Recall (25V099)
  February 17, 2025 · 137,256 vehicles · Engine

  The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

  Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Kia Niro Seat Recall (25V024)
  January 17, 2025 · 80,255 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

  Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia Sorento Body Control Module Software Recall (25V006)
  January 13, 2025 · 74,469 vehicles · Electrical System

  A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia EV9 Seat Fastener Recall (24V962)
  December 20, 2024 · 22,883 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.

  Risk: Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge.

• 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV Fuel Line Recall (24V920)
  December 10, 2024 · 1,385 vehicles · Fuel System

  During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Kia EV6 Module Software Recall (24V867) Repeat recall
  November 18, 2024 · 62,872 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary.

• 2024-2025 Kia EV9 Electrical Software Recall (24V757)
  October 10, 2024 · 14,163 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2024 Kia EV9 Parking Brake Software Recall (24V693)
  September 17, 2024 · 12,400 vehicles · Brakes

  A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.

  Risk: A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge.

• 2024 Kia Sportage Steering Power Steering Recall (24V422)
  June 7, 2024 · 1,075 vehicles · Steering

  The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Kia Telluride Seat Power Seat Recall (24V407) Park outside
  June 5, 2024 · 462,869 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2024 Kia EV9 Body Ceiling Recall (24V400)
  June 4, 2024 · 2,401 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

  Risk: A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge.

• 2022 Kia Niro EV Shock Protection Recall (24V358)
  May 21, 2024 · 2,209 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed.

• 2024 Kia EV9 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (24V338)
  May 14, 2024 · 4 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Kia Sorento Wiring Recall (24V287)
  April 23, 2024 · 95 vehicles · Electrical System

  The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Niro EV Differential Recall (24V271)
  April 16, 2024 · 8 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

  Risk: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Forte Lower Control Arm Recall (24V244) Do not driveRepeat recall
  April 1, 2024 · 215 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

  Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

• 2021-2024 Kia Telluride Driveshaft Recall (24V214)
  March 20, 2024 · 427,407 vehicles · Transmission

  The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.

  Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed.

• 2022-2024 Kia EV6 12-Volt Battery Recall (24V200)
  March 14, 2024 · 48,232 vehicles · Electrical System

  The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary.

• 2021-2023 Kia Stinger Hoses and Plumbing Recall (24V169)
  March 1, 2024 · 36,248 vehicles · Engine

  3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

  Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Kia Telluride Engine Recall (24V077)
  February 7, 2024 · 2,872 vehicles · Engine

  The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV Driveshaft Recall (24V057)
  January 31, 2024 · 1,243 vehicles · Transmission

  One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge.

Can a Kia recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a Kia often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

11 of the 80 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 16 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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