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Kia Recalls by Model

Explore 189 unique campaigns across 33 Kia models. Choose a model, then a year, to review the defect, consequence, and manufacturer remedy.

Decode your VIN

189

Unique campaigns

33

Models with recalls

5.7

Campaigns per model

2023

Highest-count model year

Kia recall reports by model

Campaign volume reflects the records in this dataset. It is not a reliability score or a comparison of vehicles sold.

Sorento

Model years 2003-2026

41

unique campaigns

Highest count
2011: 8

Sportage

Model years 2000-2026

32

unique campaigns

Highest count
2011: 6

Sedona

Model years 2002-2020

23

unique campaigns

Highest count
2006: 7

Optima

Model years 2001-2019

22

unique campaigns

Highest count
2013: 9

Forte

Model years 2010-2023

18

unique campaigns

Highest count
2013: 5

Telluride

Model years 2020-2025

17

unique campaigns

Highest count
2020: 7

Soul

Model years 2010-2023

15

unique campaigns

Highest count
2014: 5

RIO

Model years 2001-2022

11

unique campaigns

Highest count
2001: 3

K5

Model years 2021-2026

9

unique campaigns

Highest count
2021: 6

EV9

Model years 2024-2025

8

unique campaigns

Highest count
2024: 7

Carnival

Model years 2022-2026

7

unique campaigns

Highest count
2022: 6

Stinger

Model years 2018-2023

7

unique campaigns

Highest count
2020: 6

Sorento Hybrid

Model years 2021-2025

6

unique campaigns

Highest count
2022: 4

Cadenza

Model years 2014-2019

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2014: 3

EV6

Model years 2022-2024

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2022: 4

Optima Hybrid

Model years 2011-2018

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2011: 3

Rondo

Model years 2007-2011

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2007: 3

Sorento Phev

Model years 2022-2023

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2022: 5

Soul Ev

Model years 2015-2019

5

unique campaigns

Highest count
2015: 4

Borrego

Model years 2009-2010

4

unique campaigns

Highest count
2009: 3

Forte Koup

Model years 2011-2015

4

unique campaigns

Highest count
2012: 4

K900

Model years 2015-2019

4

unique campaigns

Highest count
2016: 3

Seltos

Model years 2021-2024

4

unique campaigns

Highest count
2021: 2

K4

Model years 2025-2026

3

unique campaigns

Highest count
2025: 2

Niro

Model years 2021-2025

3

unique campaigns

Highest count
2023: 2

Niro Ev

Model years 2023-2024

3

unique campaigns

Highest count
2023: 3

Amanti

Model years 2007-2009

2

unique campaigns

Highest count
2007: 2

Spectra

Model years 2004-2007

2

unique campaigns

Highest count
2005: 2

Sportage Phev

Model years 2023-2023

2

unique campaigns

Highest count
2023: 2

Ld Spectra

Model years 2004-2005

1

unique campaigns

Highest count
2004: 1

Niro Hybrid

Model years 2017-2017

1

unique campaigns

Highest count
2017: 1

Niro Phev

Model years 2022-2022

1

unique campaigns

Highest count
2022: 1

Sephia

Model years 2000-2000

1

unique campaigns

Highest count
2000: 1

Campaign categories

Components recalled most often for Kia

Newest campaign records in this snapshot

Recent Kia recall campaigns

Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 26V431000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Jul 2, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

Safety consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 26V430000

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Jul 2, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V232000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Apr 10, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V135000

Seat Belts › Rear/other › Anchorage

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Mar 6, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.

Safety consequence

A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V105000

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Feb 23, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026.