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WarningCampaign #24V422000Steering / Suspension

2024 Kia Sportage Recall: STEERING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Sportage
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Automotive steering column assembly — representative photo for NHTSA steering/suspension recall
An automotive steering column assembly (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Hundehalter / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Sportage

Recall 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.

Consequence

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.

411 Press Analysis

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles due to an issue with steering:electric power assist system. The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2024. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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