Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V656000

Steering: electric power assist system

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-09-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V656000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
97
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-21
Owners notified
2018-10-26

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.

Safety risk

If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.

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 Sorento2018

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.