CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
- 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
A bolt securing the lower steering column joint may not be properly tightened. If it is not, the steering column can separate from the steering rack, leading to a loss of steering control and a higher risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, take it to an authorized Kia dealer. The dealer will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for questions about this recall.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup page or ask a Kia dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Kia RIO | 20212022 |