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- LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST; STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2022 Kia K5 vehicles with the 2.5L turbo engine may have a steering system that cannot detect communication faults. If such a fault happens while driving through a curve with Lane Following Assist engaged, the steering assist may not adjust properly, and the steering effort can suddenly increase.
A sudden increase in steering effort can make it harder to control the vehicle and raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the steering system software free of charge. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC213), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K5 | 20212022 |
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