Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V210000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-04-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V210000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
3,099
Reported to NHTSA
2016-04-12
Owners notified
2016-05-20

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K900 vehicles manufactured December 18, 2013 to January 11, 2016 and equipped with LED headlights. In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "AUTO" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in the headlights flickering or turning off when driving.

Safety risk

Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the multi-function switch, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC130.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia K9002016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.