Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 28,065
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-10
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-07
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Safety risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.