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KIA recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against KIA vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Last synced 2026-09-18.

KIA has 2 do-not-drive and 14 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
210
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
39
Models affected
with at least one campaign
17,562,624
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
16
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled KIA models

KIA models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
SORENTO
40
6,142,164
SPORTAGE
36
5,818,927
SEDONA
23
3,331,067
OPTIMA
22
5,912,073
TELLURIDE
19
2,002,165
FORTE
18
4,425,185
SOUL
15
5,041,102
RIO
11
2,767,758
EV9
10
116,176
K5
9
756,081

A campaign covering several models counts in full for each, so model figures overlap and are not additive; the 17,562,624 total counts each campaign once.

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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind KIA recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 8
ENGINE 7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 6
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 5
TRAILER HITCHES 5

Latest KIA recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for KIA vehicles.

EV9 2025 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Aug 21, 2026 · 21,290 vehicles

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. A...

Campaign 26V545000

EV6 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Jul 2, 2026 · 8 vehicles
Park outside

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.

Campaign 26V431000

TELLURIDE 2023 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Jul 2, 2026 · 462,869 vehicles
Park outside

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 whil...

Campaign 26V430000

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