Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V693000

Parking brake: electrical: control module: software

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-09-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V693000

Parking brake: electrical: control module: software

Component
Parking brake: electrical: control module: software
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12,400
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-17
Owners notified
2024-10-04

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.

Safety risk

A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.

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 EV92024

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.