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- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
- 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 circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, causing a loss of power steering assist. Without that assist, steering becomes noticeably harder to control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2024 Kia Sportage, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. You can also enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site to check for any open recalls on your vehicle.
An authorized Kia dealer will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack at no cost to you. To schedule the repair or ask questions, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC319.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sportage | 2024 |
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