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 "title": "KIA vehicle recalls (NHTSA)",
 "description": "New NHTSA safety recalls for KIA vehicles.",
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  {
   "id": "26V545000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/ev9/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger recall (26V545000)",
   "content_text": "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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\" Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 202",
   "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V431000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/ev6/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery recall (26V431000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 assembl",
   "date_published": "2026-07-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V430000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/telluride/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust recall (26V430000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 expect",
   "date_published": "2026-07-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V356000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/telluride/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belts › Front recall (26V356000)",
   "content_text": "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.\" 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 ",
   "date_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V232000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/carnival/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings recall (26V232000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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.",
   "date_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V173000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/telluride-hybrid/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Power Adjust recall (26V173000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 ",
   "date_published": "2026-03-20T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V135000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/k4/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage recall (26V135000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number fo",
   "date_published": "2026-03-06T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V105000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/telluride/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner recall (26V105000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Se",
   "date_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "26V046000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/carnival/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Electrical System ›  Instrument Cluster/Panel recall (26V046000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Cus",
   "date_published": "2026-01-26T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V874000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/sportage/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Trailer Hitches recall (25V874000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2\" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, \"Controls and Display Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's nu",
   "date_published": "2025-12-17T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V794000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/k5/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline recall (25V794000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank. Fix: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January",
   "date_published": "2025-11-17T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V745000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/sorento/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire recall (25V745000)",
   "content_text": "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\" Fix: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number",
   "date_published": "2025-10-30T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V649000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/sorento/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor recall (25V649000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire. Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia",
   "date_published": "2025-09-25T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V548000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/k4/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Engine And Engine Cooling › Critical Fasteners recall (25V548000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. Fix: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's nu",
   "date_published": "2025-08-25T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V494000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/telluride/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Structure › Exterior Trim recall (25V494000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800",
   "date_published": "2025-07-28T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V493000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/k5/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Structure › Exterior Trim recall (25V493000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-33",
   "date_published": "2025-07-28T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V426000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/niro-ev/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Back Over Prevention ›  Sensing System ›  Camera recall (25V426000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\" Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this reca",
   "date_published": "2025-06-20T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V351000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/k5/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software recall (25V351000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\" Fix: The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1",
   "date_published": "2025-05-27T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V115000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/ev9/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft recall (25V115000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power. Fix: Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.",
   "date_published": "2025-02-24T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V099000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/seltos/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical recall (25V099000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were ma",
   "date_published": "2025-02-17T00:00:00Z"
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  {
   "id": "25V024000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/niro/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seats recall (25V024000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment. Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, ",
   "date_published": "2025-01-17T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V006000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/sorento/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software recall (25V006000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equi Fix: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall ",
   "date_published": "2025-01-13T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V962000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/ev9/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Seats › Critical Fasteners recall (24V962000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. Fix: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's n",
   "date_published": "2024-12-20T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V920000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/sorento-phev/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings recall (24V920000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak. Fix: Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for ",
   "date_published": "2024-12-10T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "24V867000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/kia/ev6/",
   "title": "Kia America, Inc.: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software recall (24V867000)",
   "content_text": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were ",
   "date_published": "2024-11-18T00:00:00Z"
  }
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