Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V447000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V447000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2 Includes 846 affected units, Steering Assist Level May Not Adjust Properly, component: LANE DEPARTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2.5l t-gdi engines. the rack-mounted motor driven power steering (r-mdps) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. if a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with lane following assist (lfa) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the r-mdps software, free of charge. owner notification letters are were mailed june 24, 2021. owner may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc213.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V447000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Steering assist level may not adjust properly

Component: Lane Departure

Potentially Affected Units: 846

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC213

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2.5l t-gdi engines. the rack-mounted motor driven power steering (r-mdps) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. if a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with lane following assist (lfa) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Consequence Summary: A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will update the r-mdps software, free of charge. owner notification letters are were mailed june 24, 2021. owner may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc213.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.54

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NHTSA ID: 21V447000

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