Recall 15V-089
Kia Motors America recalled the 2016 Kia Sorento: Vehicle speed control (accelerator pedal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-089
- Reported
- February 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 12,361 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
The risk
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2016