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NHTSA Recall 22V760000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69,038 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kia K5.

69,038
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2022
owners notified (December 9)
NHTSA campaign22V760000
Manufacturer campaignSC250
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedOctober 11, 2022
Owner notificationDecember 9, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Safety risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

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 22V760000

Make and modelModel years
Kia K52021, 2022, 2023
Kia Sorento2021, 2022

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.