NHTSA Campaign 22V509000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Jul 19, 2022 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA SORENTO 2022 8
KIA TELLURIDE 2022 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V509000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.