Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V480000

Suspension: rear

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-06-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V480000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
7,901
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-29
Owners notified
2016-07-27

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Safety risk

The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sorento2016

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.