Recall
Kia K5 — 21V447000
NHTSA ID
21V447000
Make
Kia
Model
K5
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-06-14
Component
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Units Affected
846
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC213
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Consequence
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.