KIA K5 2022: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V447000

Make Model Year
KIA K5 2022
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: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 846

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.