2021 KIA K5; 2022 KIA K5
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines due to a defect in the Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system. The system cannot properly diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist engaged, the steering assist may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in steering effort that could increase the risk of a crash.
Kia dealers will update the R-MDPS software at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Affected consumers should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the software update, referencing recall number SC213.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
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