ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.
Safety risk
THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
6
68,451 mi
Steering
4
103,000 mi
Wheels
3
78,005 mi
Engine
2
55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
17,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
47,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
2
1,433 mi
Seats
2
24,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
17,000 mi
Structure: body: door
2
15,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
2
15,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
2
72,000 mi
Air bags
1
99,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
50,960 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
17,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
24,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
85,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
15,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
49,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
1
15,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
65,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
1
17,000 mi
Power train
1
55,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
5,000 mi
Power train: driveline
1
67,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
1
17,000 mi
Service brakes
1
155,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
14,233 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
1
18,000 mi
Steering: column
1
67,132 mi
Structure: body
1
—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
1
17,000 mi
Suspension
1
—
The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.