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Kia Sorento and Telluride may have wrong spare tire

NHTSA campaign 22V509000 · Reported Jul 19, 2022 · Kia Motors America

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Anti-lock brakes and traction control that do not work properly can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V509000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 19, 2022
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Kia is recalling certain Sorento and Telluride vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the wrong spare tire. If that spare is put on the vehicle, it can interfere with the anti-lock brakes and the traction control system, so the vehicles do not meet the federal rule for tire and rim selection. Dealers will look at the spare tire and replace it if needed. Owner letters have been mailed, and the replacement is free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Kia dealer to have the spare tire inspected, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The inspection and replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V509000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Kia Sorento
2022 Kia Telluride

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Kia Telluride recalls

Jul 2, 2026Kia Telluride Power Seat Motor Fire Riskcritical
Jun 2, 2026Kia Telluride Driver Seat Belt May Not Extendhigh
Mar 6, 2026Kia Telluride Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latchhigh
Feb 23, 2026Kia Telluride Seat Frame May Not Restrain Occupanthigh
Oct 31, 2025Kia Telluride Spare Tire May Impair Brakingmedium
Jul 28, 2025Kia Telluride door trim molding can peel off vehiclemedium

All 19 Telluride recalls

Official notice

Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.