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WarningCampaign #24V287000Electrical

2024 Kia Sorento Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Sorento
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Sorento

Recall Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

411 Press Analysis

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sorento vehicles due to an issue with electrical system:wiring. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2024. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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