KIA K5 2021: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V447000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | K5 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC213
Component: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 846
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering "R-MDPS" system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist "LFA" engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
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.
