KIA SPORTAGE 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V025000

Make Model Year
KIA SPORTAGE 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-15 2024-01-18 2024-01-19

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC292

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 101049

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Consequence

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

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.