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Kia Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 202 recall campaigns that cover Kia vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1994 and 2026. The Kia Sorento has the most complaints filed of any Kia model, with 40 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Kia recall campaigns, newest first

202 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Kia Forte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V070000 Filed Feb 5, 2016

Transmission Cooler Hose may Leak Fluid

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
48.7% repairedof 10,240 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V070000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V626000 Filed Oct 6, 2015

Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack

Power train · automatic transmission
69.3% repairedof 377,062 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V626000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V446000 Filed Jul 14, 2015

Front Passenger Seat Belt may not Latch

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
84.1% repairedof 2,587 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V446000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V360000 Filed Jun 9, 2015

Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
72.1% repairedof 7,722 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V360000
Listed for Kia Soul. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V123000 Filed Mar 2, 2015

Accelerator Pedal may Fracture

Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
85% repairedof 208,858 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V123000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V089000 Filed Feb 13, 2015

Vehicle may not be able to Accelerate

Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
97.2% repairedof 12,361 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V089000
Listed for Kia Forte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V015000 Filed Jan 16, 2015

Cooling Fan Resistor May Melt

Electrical system
74.9% repairedof 86,880 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V015000
Listed for Kia Soul. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V822000 Filed Dec 29, 2014

Headliner Plate Detachment

Structure · body · roof and pillars
64.3% repairedof 95,314 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V822000
Listed for Kia Cadenza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V289000 Filed May 30, 2014

19" Non-Chrome Wheel Fracture

Wheels
95.7% repairedof 3,107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V289000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V023000 Filed Jan 27, 2014

Incorrect Certification Label/ FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
87.9% repairedof 11,961 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V023000
Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V550000 Filed Nov 5, 2013

Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
85.8% repairedof 79,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V550000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V356000 Filed Aug 13, 2013

Right Front Axle Shaft Can Fracture

Power train · axle assembly · axle shaft
Repair progress not yet reported9,345 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V356000
Listed for Kia Sorento, Optima, Soul, Sportage and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V114000 Filed Apr 1, 2013

Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported980,377 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V114000
Listed for Kia Borrego. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V245000 Filed May 31, 2012

BRAKE PEDAL MOUNT REPLACEMENT

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
Repair progress not yet reported21,912 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V245000
Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V244000 Filed May 31, 2012

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAT

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported72,568 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V244000
Listed for Kia Optima, Rondo. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V014000 Filed Jan 17, 2012

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY

Air bags · frontal
Repair progress not yet reported145,755 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V014000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 11V473000 Filed Sep 7, 2011

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported10,631 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V473000
Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 11V258000 Filed Apr 25, 2011

INTERMEDIATE DRIVESHAFT

Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Repair progress not yet reported12,690 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V258000
Listed for Kia Spectra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 11V256000 Filed Apr 25, 2011

FUEL TANK STRAPS

Fuel system, other · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Repair progress not yet reported58,322 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V256000
Listed for Kia Optima. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 11V153000 Filed Mar 9, 2011

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Repair progress not yet reported70,115 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V153000

Kia recalls by model

Kia Sorento recalls (40)Kia Sportage recalls (36)Kia Sedona recalls (24)Kia Optima recalls (22)Kia Forte recalls (18)Kia Soul recalls (15)

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20268 202513 202419 202318 202224 202115 202011 20196 20189 20177 201611 20156

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.