NHTSA : 22V304000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence / Hazard

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

🔗 Official Source (Original)

🚀 Latest Alerts for this Model

24V244000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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23V652000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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23V649000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.

KiaForteAño 2021KiaForteAño 2022KiaRioAño 2021KiaRioAño 2022