Recall
Kia K5 — 22V760000
NHTSA ID
22V760000
Make
Kia
Model
K5
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2022-10-11
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
69,038
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC250
Summary
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.