Kia recalls
160 recall campaigns since 2013 for Kia vehicles across 34 models.
Kia models
| Model | Model years | Recalls | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento | 2007–2026 | 34 | January 26, 2026 |
| Sportage | 2007–2026 | 23 | January 26, 2026 |
| Telluride | 2020–2027 | 19 | July 2, 2026 |
| Forte | 2010–2023 | 18 | April 1, 2024 |
| Optima | 2008–2019 | 16 | September 25, 2023 |
| Sedona | 2006–2020 | 14 | August 10, 2022 |
| Soul | 2010–2023 | 14 | February 17, 2025 |
| EV9 | 2024–2026 | 10 | August 21, 2026 |
| K5 | 2021–2026 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Sorento Phev | 2022–2026 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Carnival | 2022–2026 | 7 | April 10, 2026 |
| Stinger | 2018–2023 | 7 | March 1, 2024 |
| Cadenza | 2014–2020 | 6 | September 25, 2023 |
| Niro | 2017–2025 | 6 | January 17, 2025 |
| Niro EV | 2020–2025 | 6 | June 20, 2025 |
| Sorento Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 6 | January 26, 2026 |
| EV6 | 2022–2024 | 5 | July 2, 2026 |
| Forte Koup | 2010–2017 | 5 | September 25, 2023 |
| Optima Hybrid | 2011–2018 | 5 | September 25, 2023 |
| Rio | 2012–2022 | 5 | September 25, 2023 |
| Soul EV | 2014–2019 | 5 | October 26, 2023 |
| K900 | 2015–2020 | 4 | March 1, 2024 |
| Seltos | 2021–2024 | 4 | February 17, 2025 |
| Borrego | 2009–2019 | 3 | October 13, 2023 |
| K4 | 2025–2026 | 3 | March 6, 2026 |
| Niro Phev | 2018–2025 | 3 | January 17, 2025 |
| Sportage Phev | 2023–2026 | 3 | January 26, 2026 |
| Optima Phev | 2017–2018 | 2 | August 24, 2023 |
| Rondo | 2007–2011 | 2 | September 25, 2023 |
| Sportage Hybrid | 2023–2026 | 2 | January 26, 2026 |
| Telluride Hybrid | 2027 | 2 | June 2, 2026 |
| Amanti | 2007–2009 | 1 | April 1, 2013 |
| Carnival Hybrid | 2026 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Niro Hybrid | 2017 | 1 | March 10, 2017 |
Most recalled parts (latest campaigns)
Seats (6), Electrical system (5), Fuel system, gasoline (3), Structure (3), Seat belts (2).
Latest recalls
- 2025–2026 Kia EV9 recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
August 21, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-545Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat.
- 2022–2024 Kia EV9, EV6 recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
July 2, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-431 Park outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles.
- 2020–2024 Kia Telluride recall: Seats: front assembly, power adjust
July 2, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-430 Park outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles.
- 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, Telluride recall: Seat belts: front
June 2, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-356Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend.
- 2022–2026 Kia Carnival recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
April 10, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-232Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles.
- 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid recall: Seats: mid/rear assembly, power adjust
March 20, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-173Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package.
- 2026–2027 Kia Telluride, K4 recall: Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
March 6, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-135Kia 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…
- 2025 Kia Telluride recall: Seats: front assembly, recliner
February 23, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-105Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s).
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Phev, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
January 26, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-046Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid…
- 2023–2025 Kia Sportage, Sportage Phev recall: Trailer hitches
December 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-874Kia America, Inc. 2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.
- 2021–2024 Kia K5 recall: Fuel system, gasoline
November 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-794Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles.
- 2025–2026 Kia Telluride, Sorento recall: Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
October 30, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-745Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and…
- 2021–2023 Kia Sorento recall: Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor
September 25, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-649Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles.
- 2025 Kia K4, Sorento recall: Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
August 25, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-548Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles.
- 2023–2025 Kia Telluride recall: Structure: exterior trim
July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-494Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles.
- 2023–2025 Kia K5 recall: Structure: exterior trim
July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-493Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles.
- 2020–2022 Kia Niro EV recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
June 20, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-426Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles.
- 2025 Kia K5 recall: Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software
May 27, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-351Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles.
- 2025 Kia EV9 recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
February 24, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-115Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles.
- 2021–2023 Kia Soul, Seltos recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
February 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-099Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles.
- 2023–2025 Kia Niro, Niro Phev, Niro EV recall: Seats
January 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-024Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.
- 2024–2025 Kia Sorento, Sorento Phev, Sorento Hybrid recall: Electrical system: body control module, software
January 13, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-006Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
- 2024–2025 Kia EV9 recall: Seats: critical fasteners
December 20, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-962Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles.
- 2025 Kia Sorento Phev recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
December 10, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-920Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
- 2022–2024 Kia EV6 recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, charging, module, software
November 18, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-867Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles.
- 2024–2025 Kia EV9 recall: Electrical system: software
October 10, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-757Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles.
- 2024 Kia EV9 recall: Parking brake: electrical, control module, software
September 17, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-693Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles.
- 2024 Kia Sportage recall: Steering: electric power assist system
June 7, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-422Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles.
- 2020–2024 Kia Telluride recall: Seats: front assembly, power adjust
June 5, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-407 Park outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles.
- 2024 Kia EV9 recall: Structure: interior panels, ceiling
June 4, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-400Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kia recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 160 recall campaigns since 2013 for Kia passenger vehicles, covering 34 models.
Which Kia models are recalled most often?
Sorento (34), Sportage (23), Telluride (19) appear in the most campaigns.
How do I check whether my Kia is recalled?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or contact a dealer with your VIN.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.