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Kia recalls by model
Kia has 100 NHTSA safety recalls covering 27 models from model years 2018–2027, 11 of them filed in the last 12 months. The most common problem areas are electrical system, engine and fuel system. The Kia Telluride has the most recalls of any Kia model here (19).
Of these, 2 have a do-not-drive advisory and 9 have a park-outside fire advisory — see the do-not-drive and park-outside lists. 1 can be fixed by an over-the-air software update (how that works). The most recent was filed on Aug 21, 2026: Kia EV9 air bag may not detect a child.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer. A recall often covers only part of a model year, so pick your model below to read each recall in plain English, then confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. New to recalls? Start with how a car recall happens.
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- Cadenza 1 recall · 2018–2019
- Carnival 7 recalls · 2022–2026
- Carnival Hybrid 1 recall · 2026–2026
- EV6 5 recalls · 2022–2024
- EV9 10 recalls · 2024–2026
- Forte 10 recalls · 2018–2023
- K4 3 recalls · 2025–2026
- K5 9 recalls · 2021–2026
- K900 1 recall · 2019–2019
- Niro 3 recalls · 2021–2025
- Niro EV 3 recalls · 2023–2025
- Niro Phev 1 recall · 2022–2022
- Optima 3 recalls · 2018–2019
- Optima Hybrid 2 recalls · 2018–2018
- RIO 3 recalls · 2018–2022
- Sedona 5 recalls · 2018–2020
- Seltos 4 recalls · 2021–2024
- Sorento 16 recalls · 2018–2026
- Sorento Hybrid 6 recalls · 2021–2026
- Sorento Phev 2 recalls · 2023–2023
- Soul 6 recalls · 2018–2023
- Soul EV 3 recalls · 2018–2019
- Sportage 11 recalls · 2018–2025
- Sportage Phev 2 recalls · 2023–2023
- Stinger 7 recalls · 2018–2023
- Telluride 19 recalls · 2020–2027
- Telluride Hybrid 2 recalls · 2027–2027
Kia problem guides
- Kia Electrical System Recalls Involve Fires, Power Loss, and Displays · 19 recalls
- Kia Air Bag Recalls Cover Deployment and Child Detection Problems · 8 recalls
- Kia Power Train Recalls Cover Power Loss, Rollaway and Fire · 8 recalls
- Kia Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Lost Drive Power · 7 recalls
- Kia Seat Belt Recalls Cover Buckles, Retractors, and Pretensioners · 7 recalls
- Kia Engine Recalls Address Oil Leaks, Damage, and Power Loss · 6 recalls
- Kia Seat Recalls Include Telluride Fire and Restraint Risks · 6 recalls
- Kia structure recalls involving sliding doors, loose trim and headliners · 6 recalls
- Kia Steering Recalls Cover Column Separation and Power Assist · 5 recalls
- Kia Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involve Fire and Reduced Braking · 4 recalls
- Kia trailer hitch recalls involving wiring fires and screen failure · 4 recalls
- Kia Headlight and Parking Light Recalls: What Owners Should Know · 3 recalls
- Kia Door and Trunk Latch Recalls: What Can Fail · 3 recalls