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NHTSA Recall 15V089000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,361 vehicles. It affects 2016 Kia Sorento.

12,361
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (February 20)
NHTSA campaign15V089000
Manufacturer campaignSC115
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Report receivedFebruary 13, 2015
Owner notificationFebruary 20, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V089000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Sorento2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.