Kia Recalls

NHTSA has issued 168 safety recalls covering Kia vehicles since 2010, across 35 models. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026. 16 of them carry an active do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Pick a model to see every campaign against it, including what the defect was and how the manufacturer fixed it.

Kia recalls by model

Model	Recalls	Model years
Kia Sorento	38	2007–2026
Kia Sportage	23	2007–2026
Kia Telluride	19	2020–2027
Kia Forte	18	2010–2023
Kia Optima	18	2006–2019
Kia Soul	15	2010–2023
Kia Sedona	14	2006–2020
Kia EV9	9	2024–2026
Kia K5	9	2021–2026
Kia Sorento PHEV	8	2022–2026
Kia Carnival	7	2022–2026
Kia Stinger	7	2018–2023
Kia Cadenza	6	2014–2020
Kia Niro	6	2017–2025
Kia Niro EV	6	2020–2025
Kia Rio	6	2006–2022
Kia Sorento Hybrid	6	2021–2026
Kia EV6	5	2022–2024
Kia Forte Koup	5	2010–2017
Kia Optima Hybrid	5	2011–2018
Kia Soul EV	5	2014–2019
Kia Borrego	4	2009–2019
Kia K900	4	2015–2020
Kia Seltos	4	2021–2024
Kia K4	3	2025–2026
Kia Niro PHEV	3	2018–2025
Kia Rondo	3	2007–2011
Kia Sportage PHEV	3	2023–2026

Other Kia models with recalls on record

These have only one or two recalls each, which is not enough for a page of their own. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for the details.

Amanti, Carnival Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Optima PHEV, Spectra, Sportage Hybrid, Telluride Hybrid.

Most recent Kia recalls

The newest campaigns NHTSA has on file for Kia, whichever model they affect.

26V431000Electrical systemReported July 2, 2026

NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 8
Maker's recall no.: SC375

Read campaign 26V431000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V430000SeatReported July 2, 2026

NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 462,869
Maker's recall no.: SC374

Read campaign 26V430000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V356000Seat beltReported June 2, 2026

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

The problem

Kia 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What can happen

A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 16, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 6,264
Maker's recall no.: SC372
Safety standard: FMVSS 209

Read campaign 26V356000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V232000Fuel systemReported April 10, 2026

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

What can happen

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 141,032
Maker's recall no.: SC368
Owners notified: June 2, 2026

Read campaign 26V232000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V173000SeatReported March 20, 2026

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

What can happen

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC366. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 25, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 568
Maker's recall no.: SC366
Owners notified: April 20, 2026

Read campaign 26V173000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Kia is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Kia recall questions

How many recalls has Kia issued?

NHTSA lists 168 recall campaigns for Kia vehicles from 2010 onward, spread across 35 models. A campaign usually covers several model years at once, and a single fault in a shared part can trigger one campaign that touches many different models.

Does a high recall count mean Kia builds unreliable cars?

Not on its own. Recall counts track safety defects reported to the federal government, not general reliability, and they scale with how many vehicles a manufacturer sells. A brand that sells millions of trucks a year will show more campaigns than a low-volume marque. Manufacturers that report faults early also show higher counts than ones that delay.

How do I find out if my Kia is affected?

Pick your model below to see every recall issued against it, then check your VIN on NHTSA's lookup to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included. The VIN check is the only reliable answer, because manufacturers limit each recall to a range of build dates.

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.