CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
- 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
The wiring harness for the motor-driven power steering system may have been assembled incorrectly. If it is, the vehicle can lose power steering assist, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the power steering wiring harness and repair it or replace it as needed, at no cost to you. If you have a 2024 Kia Sorento, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule the free repair. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. You can also reach Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall SC309.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 2024 |
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