NHTSA Campaign 22V304000

STEERING:COLUMN

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported May 5, 2022 · 30 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA FORTE 2021 30
KIA FORTE 2022 30
KIA RIO 2021 30
KIA RIO 2022 30

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V304000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.