NHTSA Recall 22V612000: Column shift (power train)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,065 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kia Sedona.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V612000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC246 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › COLUMN SHIFT |
| Report received | August 10, 2022 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V612000
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.