2021 KIA K5 RECALL - #21V447000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 KIA K5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
6/24/2021 |
| # Affected |
846 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2021 KIA K5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2021 KIA K5 Recall for LANE DEPARTURE, LANE KEEP, STEERING ASSIST
2021 KIA K5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2021 KIA K5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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