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The most recent 150 dated recall and NHTSA-investigation events across all Kia models. Manufacturer hub.
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Investigations opened
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall2022 ev6

    Recall 26V431000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  2. Recall2023 ev6

    Recall 26V431000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  3. Recall2024 ev6

    Recall 26V431000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  4. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 26V431000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  5. Recall2020 telluride

    Recall 26V430000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  6. Recall2021 telluride

    Recall 26V430000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  7. Recall2022 telluride

    Recall 26V430000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  8. Recall2023 telluride

    Recall 26V430000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  9. Recall2024 telluride

    Recall 26V430000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  10. Recall2022 carnival

    Recall 26V232000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  11. Recall2023 carnival

    Recall 26V232000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  12. Recall2024 carnival

    Recall 26V232000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  13. Recall2025 carnival

    Recall 26V232000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  14. Investigation closed2024 ev9

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25004

    Windshield Wiper Failure

  15. Investigation closed2025 ev9

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25004

    Windshield Wiper Failure

  16. Recall2025 telluride

    Recall 26V105000

    A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  17. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 26V046000

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  18. Investigation closed2021 seltos

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  19. Investigation closed2022 seltos

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  20. Investigation closed2023 seltos

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  21. Investigation closed2021 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  22. Investigation closed2022 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  23. Investigation closed2023 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  24. Recall2024 sportage

    Recall 25V874000

    An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2025 sportage

    Recall 25V874000

    An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2021 k5

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  27. Recall2022 k5

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  28. Recall2023 k5

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  29. Recall2024 k5

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  30. Recall2025 telluride

    Recall 25V745000

    Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2021 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  32. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  33. Recall2023 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  34. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 25V548000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  35. Investigation opened2021 seltos

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  36. Investigation opened2022 seltos

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  37. Investigation opened2023 seltos

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  38. Investigation opened2021 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  39. Investigation opened2022 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  40. Investigation opened2023 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  41. Recall2023 k5

    Recall 25V493000

    Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  42. Recall2024 k5

    Recall 25V493000

    Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  43. Recall2025 k5

    Recall 25V493000

    Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  44. Recall2023 telluride

    Recall 25V494000

    A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  45. Recall2024 telluride

    Recall 25V494000

    A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2025 telluride

    Recall 25V494000

    A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2025 k5

    Recall 25V351000

    Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  48. Investigation opened2024 ev9

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25004

    Windshield Wiper Failure

  49. Investigation opened2025 ev9

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25004

    Windshield Wiper Failure

  50. Recall2025 ev9

    Recall 25V115000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  51. Recall2021 seltos

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  52. Recall2022 seltos

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  53. Recall2023 seltos

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  54. Recall2021 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  55. Recall2022 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  56. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  57. Recall2023 niro

    Recall 25V024000

    Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  58. Recall2024 niro

    Recall 25V024000

    Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  59. Recall2025 niro

    Recall 25V024000

    Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  60. Recall2024 sorento

    Recall 25V006000

    A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  61. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 25V006000

    A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V962000

    Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  63. Recall2025 ev9

    Recall 24V962000

    Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  64. Recall2022 ev6

    Recall 24V867000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  65. Recall2023 ev6

    Recall 24V867000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  66. Recall2024 ev6

    Recall 24V867000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  67. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V757000

    An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  68. Recall2025 ev9

    Recall 24V757000

    An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  69. Investigation closed2015 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  70. Investigation closed2016 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  71. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  72. Investigation closed2018 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  73. Investigation closed2019 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  74. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V693000

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

  75. Investigation closed2016 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  76. Investigation closed2017 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  77. Recall2024 sportage

    Recall 24V422000

    A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  78. Recall2020 telluride

    Recall 24V407000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  79. Recall2021 telluride

    Recall 24V407000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  80. Recall2022 telluride

    Recall 24V407000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  81. Recall2023 telluride

    Recall 24V407000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  82. Recall2024 telluride

    Recall 24V407000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  83. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V400000

    A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  84. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V338000

    A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  85. Recall2024 sorento

    Recall 24V287000

    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

  86. Investigation closed2022 ev6

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23012

    Loss of Motive Power

  87. Investigation closed2020 telluride

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23002

    Complete Loss of High Beams

  88. Recall2024 ev9

    Recall 24V271000

    A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.

  89. Do not drive2023 forte

    Do-not-drive recall 24V244000

    Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  90. Recall2020 telluride

    Recall 24V214000

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  91. Recall2021 telluride

    Recall 24V214000

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  92. Recall2022 telluride

    Recall 24V214000

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  93. Recall2023 telluride

    Recall 24V214000

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  94. Recall2024 telluride

    Recall 24V214000

    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  95. Recall2022 ev6

    Recall 24V200000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  96. Recall2023 ev6

    Recall 24V200000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  97. Recall2024 ev6

    Recall 24V200000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  98. Investigation closed2016 sedona

    NHTSA closed investigation DP24002

    3.3L Engine Loss of Motive Power (LOMP)

  99. Recall2018 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  100. Recall2019 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  101. Recall2020 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  102. Recall2021 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  103. Recall2022 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  104. Recall2023 stinger

    Recall 24V169000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  105. Investigation opened2016 sedona

    NHTSA opened investigation DP24002

    3.3L Engine Loss of Motive Power (LOMP)

  106. Recall2020 telluride

    Recall 24V148000

    Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  107. Recall2024 telluride

    Recall 24V077000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

  108. Investigation closed2015 forte

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  109. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  110. Investigation closed2015 rio

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  111. Investigation closed2015 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  112. Investigation closed2016 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  113. Recall2023 ev6

    Recall 24V057000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  114. Recall2022 carnival

    Recall 24V025000

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

  115. Recall2023 carnival

    Recall 24V025000

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

  116. Recall2024 carnival

    Recall 24V025000

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

  117. Recall2023 sportage

    Recall 24V025000

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

  118. Recall2024 sportage

    Recall 24V025000

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

  119. Recall2024 seltos

    Recall 23V830000

    An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  120. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 23V830000

    An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  121. Investigation closed2015 forte

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  122. Investigation closed2023 k5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  123. Investigation closed2015 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  124. Investigation closed2016 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  125. Investigation closed2017 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  126. Investigation closed2018 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  127. Investigation closed2019 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  128. Investigation closed2020 optima

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  129. Investigation closed2015 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  130. Investigation closed2016 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  131. Investigation closed2017 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  132. Investigation closed2018 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  133. Investigation closed2019 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  134. Investigation closed2020 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  135. Investigation closed2021 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  136. Investigation closed2019 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  137. Investigation closed2020 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  138. Investigation closed2015 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  139. Investigation closed2016 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  140. Investigation closed2017 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  141. Investigation closed2019 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  142. Investigation closed2020 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  143. Investigation closed2021 sportage

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  144. Investigation opened2015 optima

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  145. Investigation opened2015 rio

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  146. Investigation opened2016 rio

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  147. Investigation opened2017 rio

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  148. Investigation opened2015 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  149. Investigation opened2015 sportage

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  150. Investigation opened2016 sportage

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

Showing the 150 most recent of 406 dated events. Recalls use the NHTSA report-received date; investigations use the ODI open/close date.