Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V410000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-06-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V410000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
98,944
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-07
Owners notified
2023-07-21

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sportage2023

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.