Kia recalls
NHTSA's records list 139 safety recalls for Kia vehicles since Nov. 1, 2016, the most recent reported on Aug. 21, 2026. Choose a model to see its recalls by model year.
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| Model | Recalls | Model years | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadenza | 5 | 2014-2020 | Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Carnival | 7 | 2022-2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| EV6 | 5 | 2022-2024 | July 2, 2026 |
| EV9 | 10 | 2024-2026 | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Forte | 14 | 2010-2019, 2021-2023 | April 1, 2024 |
| Forte Koup | 5 | 2010-2015, 2017 | Sept. 25, 2023 |
| K5 | 9 | 2021-2026 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Niro | 6 | 2017-2025 | Jan. 17, 2025 |
| Niro EV | 6 | 2020-2025 | June 20, 2025 |
| Optima | 13 | 2011-2019 | Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Optima Hybrid | 5 | 2011-2013, 2017-2018 | Sept. 25, 2023 |
| RIO | 5 | 2012-2022 | Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Sedona | 10 | 2006-2012, 2015-2020 | Aug. 10, 2022 |
| Sorento | 27 | 2007-2009, 2011-2026 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Sorento Hybrid | 6 | 2021-2023, 2025-2026 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Sorento Phev | 8 | 2022-2023, 2025-2026 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Soul | 11 | 2011-2023 | Feb. 17, 2025 |
| Soul EV | 5 | 2014-2019 | Oct. 26, 2023 |
| Sportage | 20 | 2008-2026 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| Stinger | 7 | 2018-2023 | March 1, 2024 |
| Telluride | 19 | 2020-2025, 2027 | July 2, 2026 |
Models with a single recall in these records (listed on the recall's own page and in NHTSA's records): Carnival Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Rondo.