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Sportage Power Steering May Short Circuit
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V422000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Sportage vehicles, the circuit board in the power steering assembly may short circuit. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power steering assist. Losing power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer to have the power steering power pack replaced; you can also call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The repair is 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 24V422000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Safety risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.