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 Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 10V599000 Filed Nov 24, 2010

BRAKE CALIPERS

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

Repair progress not yet reported7,697 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 10V599000

Listed for Kia Sorento, Soul. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 10V388000 Filed Aug 31, 2010

WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT

Electrical system · wiring

Repair progress not yet reported35,185 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 10V388000

Listed for Kia Optima. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 09V183000 Filed May 27, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRIOSION

Suspension · front

Repair progress not yet reported36,538 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 09V183000

Listed for Kia Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Rondo and other models. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 09V130000 Filed Apr 17, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported139,844 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 09V130000

Listed for Kia Rondo. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V459000 Filed Sep 11, 2008

FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage

Repair progress not yet reported6,680 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 08V459000

Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V161000 Filed Apr 16, 2007

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported35,090 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 07V161000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V349000 Filed Sep 11, 2006

STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS

Electrical system · wiring

Repair progress not yet reported4,753 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 06V349000

Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V294000 Filed Aug 4, 2006

AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/FMVSS 208

Seat belts · rear/other

Repair progress not yet reported32,257 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 06V294000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V265000 Filed Jul 19, 2006

REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported13,060 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 06V265000

Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V557000 Filed Dec 12, 2005

FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHORASGE SYSTEM

Child seat

Repair progress not yet reported90,865 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 05V557000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V463000 Filed Oct 5, 2005

POWER SEAT WIRING

Seats

Repair progress not yet reported74,276 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 05V463000

Listed for Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V353000 Filed Aug 4, 2005

FUEL LINE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported2,935 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 05V353000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V329000 Filed Jul 20, 2005

THROTTLE STICKING

Vehicle speed control · cables

Repair progress not yet reported118,447 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 05V329000

Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V318000 Filed Jul 8, 2005

PARKING BRAKE RATCHET PAWLS

Parking brake

Repair progress not yet reported3,672 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 05V318000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V232000 Filed May 19, 2005

REAR WHEEL BEARING DAMAGE

Wheels

Repair progress not yet reported37,358 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 05V232000

Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V212000 Filed May 3, 2005

FUEL LEAK O-RING/FUEL TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage

Repair progress not yet reported10,360 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 05V212000

Listed for Kia Spectra. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V183000 Filed Apr 28, 2005

STEERING TIE ROD

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly

Repair progress not yet reported368 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 05V183000

Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V159000 Filed Apr 20, 2005

STEEL WHEELS

Wheels

Repair progress not yet reported24,119 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 05V159000

Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V120000 Filed Mar 29, 2005

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MODULE

Electronic stability control · automatic (asc)

Repair progress not yet reported7,619 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 05V120000

Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V013000 Filed Jan 19, 2005

THROTTLE CABLE

Vehicle speed control · cables

Repair progress not yet reported89,238 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 05V013000

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)

Where to next

Every Kia modelKia models →Decode a Kia VINKia VIN decoder →Check your exact carNHTSA's VIN lookup →

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

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

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.

Report an error Methodology How we use AI

Campaigns filed per year

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

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.