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Recall 21V-447

Kia Motors America recalled the 2021 to 2022 Kia K5: Lane departure (lane keep, steering assist); Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-447
Reported
June 14, 2021
Vehicles affected
846 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.

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