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NHTSA recall 22V-612 (22V612000)

power train recall reported August 10, 2022 - about 28,065 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
22V612000
Also written as
22V-612
Manufacturer number
SC246
Reported
August 10, 2022
Vehicles affected
~28,065
Component
power train

What is being recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Why it is dangerous

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-612 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Kia Sedona - 2016
Kia Sorento - 2016

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.