NHTSA recall 21V-447 (21V447000)
lane departure recall reported June 14, 2021 - about 846 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V447000
- Also written as
- 21V-447
- Manufacturer number
- SC213
- Reported
- June 14, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~846
- Component
- lane departure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-447 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.