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What specific Kia models are being recalled?
According to Consumer Reports, the following vehicles have been recalled: the 20162018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 20172018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, the 20142015 Hyundai Tucson, 20142016 Kia Sportage SUVs, and the 20162018 Kia K900 sedan.
Which Kia vehicles are subject to a 2021 recall?
Certain 2020-2021 Soul and 2021 Seltos vehicles with 2.0L Nu MPI engines are being recalled by Kia Motors America (Kia). Engine damage could come from improper heat treatment of the piston oil rings. Tip: Not all vehicles from the same year, make, and model are subject to recalls.
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The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies,” is broken by several minivans. The second and third anchor bolts for seat belt buckles don’t meet the requirements. The driver or passenger may not be appropriately restrained in the case of a car accident.
Anchor bolts for seat belt buckles will be changed by dealers. According to the manufacturer, owner notification is anticipated to start in March 2003. Kia can be reached by owners at 1-800-333-4542.
A fuel tank assembly valve in some passenger cars might not close all the way. Fuel could spill if a car with an improperly closed fuel tank assembly valve rolls over. A fire might start if fuel were to spill and there was an ignition source nearby.
A second fuel tank assembly valve will be installed by dealers. According to the manufacturer, owner notification is anticipated to start around May 2004. Kia can be reached by owners at 1-800-333-4542.
The movement of the engine can put the wires attached to the C123 and C124 connectors under tension, pulling the wires and connectors. As a result, the connections become looser, which can lead to a loss of circuit continuity and engine stalling.
Dealers will put spring clips on the connectors to secure them together. The dealers will also be given instructions on how to solder a splice in the wire harness. Owner notification was anticipated to start in late 1999 or early 2000. Owners should call Kia at 1-949-470-7000 if they do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable amount of time.
At a connector, the electrical circuit for the gasoline pump is grounded. A bad connection is made if the connector’s pin tension is inadequate or the bolt holding the connector to the car floor is not tightened enough. The faulty connection may generate heat as the fuel pump runs, which in turn raises resistance. The engine will eventually stall if the fuel pump is not given enough current to function.
Dealers will swap out the current connectors and move them to a location where their new positioning is intended to avoid contact with moisture. Owner notification was anticipated to start in late 1999 or early 2000. Owners should call Kia at 1-949-470-7000 if they do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable amount of time.
The logic of the electronic control module for the anti-lock braking system (ABS) has a programming fault in some passenger cars. The programming issue might lessen braking power at speeds under 25 mph, extending stopping distances. A collision might happen as a result of such longer stopping distances.
The control module will be reprogrammed by dealers. For this campaign, the manufacturer has not yet supplied a schedule for owner communication. Kia can be reached by owners at 1-800-222-5500.
The side air bag wiring harness for the driver’s position on some passenger cars may be improperly routed. This could lead to the seat cushion tilt mechanism pinning or cutting it. The side air bag may not deploy in an accident if the wiring harness is damaged.
The side air bag wiring harness will be properly routed by dealers, who will also tie it down with a plastic tie-wrap. The wire harness will be changed if it is damaged. Owner notification reportedly started on May 11, 2001, according to the manufacturer. Owners should call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 if they do not get the free remedy within a reasonable amount of time.
When the quick connect coupling holding the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple is removed from some passenger cars, or when force is unintentionally applied to the intake nipple during vehicle assembly or engine compartment repairs, the fuel intake nipple on the fuel distributor is vulnerable to fracture or cracking. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leaks could start a fire.
The gasoline distributor and primary fuel tube components will be changed by dealers. According to the manufacturer, owner notification is anticipated to start in June 2004. Kia can be reached by owners at 1-800-333-4542.
Seat belts: Front
Certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are being recalled by Kia Motors America (Kia). The front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may blow up when they deploy in the case of a collision.
Metal shards from a seat belt pretensioner explosion could be launched inside the car, hurtling toward the occupants.
Dealers will provide a complimentary cap to protect the seat belt pretensioners. Letters informing owners will likely be mailed on August 19, 2022. Call 1-800-333-4542 to reach Kia customer support. The recall number for Kia is SC241. The NHTSA recall number 22V-127 is replaced and expanded by this recall. The new remedy must be finished on vehicles that have previously undergone repairs due to the earlier recall.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
A few 2022 Telluride vehicles are being recalled by Kia Motors America (Kia). The instrument cluster display screen could be blank if a circuit board inside of the instrument cluster has too much glue. Because of this, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays,” is not met by these cars.
Critical information, such the odometer, won’t be displayed on a blank instrument cluster display screen, which raises the possibility of a collision.
The instrument cluster assembly will be replaced at no cost by the dealers. Letters of owner notice are anticipated to be mailed on July 15, 2022. Call 1-800-333-4542 to reach Kia customer support. SC237 is the Kia recall number.
Parking brake: Electrical: Control module: Software
Some 2022 EV6 vehicles are being recalled by Kia Motor America (Kia). The parking mechanism might be disengaged by a software bug in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU), which could lead to the car rolling away.
It is advised that until the cure has been applied, drivers park their cars on flat ground and steer clear of doing so on sloped or inclined surfaces. The Shifter Control Unit software will receive free updates from dealers. On May 25, 2022, letters of owner notice were sent out. Call 1-800-333-4542 to reach Kia customer support. SC236 is the Kia recall number.
How can I find out if there are any recalls on my car?
Everyone makes errors, and everyone experiences bad days.
We’ve survived more than one internal crises thanks to the classic song from none other than Hannah Montana, and it also applies to manufacturers. Every now and again, an automaker or one of its component suppliers will make a mistake that might put you in risk.
Fortunately, there are procedures in place to make those errors right. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tens of millions of vehicles are recalled annually in the United States, including more than 31 million from 786 recalls in 2020 alone (NHTSA). We’re here to explain why and how auto recalls are issued, the cost of doing recall work, and how to find out if your car is now under recall. Let’s start now.
What Is a Car Recall?
A product recall in the automotive industry is a manufacturer’s admission that some of its vehicles pose a safety concern. Recalls are specifically issued when a vehicle or a part of a vehicle does not meet one or more Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards established by the NHTSA or when a vehicle or a part of a vehicle exhibits a safety-related flaw.
A recall campaign may affect a large number of vehicles, such as all 2019 and 2020 model year Volvo automobiles, or it may just affect a small number. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche both conducted recalls in 2021, however they each only affected one model. Although the Takata airbag recall, which affected over 42 million vehicles, is likely the most well-known in recent memory, additional recall campaigns in 2019 were brought on by problems with the brakes, electrical, external lighting, and powertrain systems.
According to the NHTSA, manufacturers typically decide whether to recall a product on their own, without the requirement for intervention from the federal safety agency. That idea was validated in a conversation with Hyundai’s chief safety officer, Brian Latouf. According to Latouf, OEMs, like Hyundai, have safety offices that monitor customer and dealer data streams for trends and, when appropriate, undertake investigations into those trends by calculating the frequency and risk value associated with a particular car issue.
In terms of origin, manufacturing flaws or subpar supplier parts are typically to blame for issues in new cars, though recalls can also occur with older models. Latouf noted that recalls for older cars are typically the consequence of metals corroding or parts wearing out, problems that frequently take years to manifest. To avoid future problems, Hyundai has increased the technical standards for potential fatigue and corrosion.
It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to notify the NHTSA of its findings and take necessary action if a recall is deemed necessary. There are other instances where the NHTSA discovers a car that doesn’t adhere to a safety requirement and notifies the automaker.
Are Car Recalls Free? Do They Expire?
Yes, but there are some exceptions, in brief. The law gives consumers three alternatives for rectification when a recall is issued: repair, replacement, or refund. The decision to repair the issue for free, replace the car with a similar or identical model, or refund the full purchase price after making a reasonable allowance for depreciation depends largely on cost.
However, if the car was made 15 years or more before the fault was discovered, the manufacturer is not compelled to correct it. Although owners would have to pay out of pocket in this scenario, they are still urged to have the recall work done.
How to Check if Your Car Is Affected by a Recall
Oh, and don’t believe that just because you purchased a used automobile from a dealership, all of the recall work has been done. According to Juliet Guerra of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), secondhand cars can still be sold by dealers unless the NHTSA or the manufacturer deems them to be too risky to drive or operate. Guerra claims that “dealers enthusiastically embrace” informing customers of any found flaws so they may arrange to have them fixed as soon as replacement components are available.
Visit the NHTSA’s recall website (nhtsa.gov/recall) and enter your vehicle’s VIN to find out whether there are any active recalls for your model of vehicle. (The VIN of a car is typically located on your registration as well as in the lower left corner of the windshield.)
The NHTSA also just released its SaferCar app, which may alert you when your vehicle is subject to recalls. The app will notify you if the manufacturer issues a recall once you download it. You can enter your VIN or year, make, and model at this point (although the VIN is more precise).
The system will show you any unrepaired safety recalls issued in the previous 15 years when you enter your VIN. It won’t appear if the recall work was done by you or a previous owner. We advise looking into recalls no less than twice a year.
How can I find out if my car is subject to a recall?
To find out if your automobile or truck is being recalled, go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Utilize your vehicle’s VIN while searching (VIN). If your vehicle is now subject to a safety recall, your search result will let you know. Call your nearby dealer to arrange the free repair if your car is subject to a recall.
Which Kia vehicles were recalled in 2022?
A select number of 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are being recalled by Kia Motors America (Kia). The front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may blow up when they deploy in the case of a collision.
The seatbelt pretensioner(s) will be free to be replaced by the dealer. On May 3, 2022, owner notification letters were sent out. Call 1-800-333-4542 to reach Kia customer support. The recall number for Kia is SC231. NHTSA recall number 22V-447 has taken the place of this recall. The new remedy must be finished on vehicles that have already undergone repairs as part of this recall.