2021 · Kia America, Inc.
Kia America, Inc. Recalls Reported in 2021
15 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 1,357,546 vehicles.
2021 Recalls
All 15 Kia America, Inc. recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 21V936000
Kia America, Inc.
Reduced braking performance
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 87 affected · Dec 1, 2021
Recall 21V908000
Kia America, Inc.
Passenger-side sliding door may not latch
Latches/locks/linkages · 2,956 affected · Nov 19, 2021
Recall 21V862000
Kia America, Inc.
Inaccurate fuel gauge reading
Electrical System · 53 affected · Nov 5, 2021
Recall 21V844000
Kia America, Inc.
Engine damage may cause stall or fire
N/A · 10,731 affected · Oct 29, 2021
Recall 21V725000
Kia America, Inc.
Turn signal may activate in wrong direction
Electrical System · 88,576 affected · Sep 17, 2021
Large Recall 21V622000
Kia America, Inc.
Trunk emergency release may fail/fmvss 401
Latches/locks/linkages · 253,074 affected · Aug 9, 2021
Recall 21V577000
Kia America, Inc.
Blank lcd display/fmvss 101
Electrical System · 5,143 affected · Jul 28, 2021
Recall 21V519000
Kia America, Inc.
Fuel leak at pipe connection
Fuel System, Gasoline · 21,575 affected · Jul 8, 2021
Recall 21V447000
Kia America, Inc.
Steering assist level may not adjust properly
Lane Departure · 846 affected · Jun 14, 2021
Fire Risk 21V331000
Kia America, Inc.
Hydraulic electronic control unit may short
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 440,370 affected · May 10, 2021
Recall 21V277000
Kia America, Inc.
Fuel rail tube may leak
Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,744 affected · Apr 21, 2021
Large Recall 21V259000
Kia America, Inc.
Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings
N/A · 147,249 affected · Apr 13, 2021
Recall 21V260000
Kia America, Inc.
Foreign particles may cause oil pump to fail
Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,069 affected · Apr 13, 2021
Recall 21V164000
Kia America, Inc.
Occupant detection system malfunction/fmvss 208
Air Bags · 142 affected · Mar 11, 2021
Fire Risk 21V137000
Kia America, Inc.
Engine compartment fire
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 379,931 affected · Mar 4, 2021
Kia America, Inc. 2021 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Kia America, Inc. issue in 2021?
Kia America, Inc. issued 15 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 2021, affecting an estimated 1,357,546 vehicles.
How do I check if my 2021 Kia America, Inc. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.