Recalls

Recall 203095

  • USA Recall: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Corrective Action:
    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.

    Additional 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.

    30 Affected Units 🚙

    • Affected Vehicles


    2021-2022MY Rio and Forte Lower Steering Column U-Joint Bolt Chronology:




    Recall Acknowledgement:




    Defect Notice 573 Report:



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