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Kia Recall SC213: Steering Assist Level May Not Adjust Properly
2022 Kia K5
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Lane Departure — Lane Keep — Steering Assist
Steering
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
- Documents (11)
- Chronology
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 6/16/2021
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc)- 6/16/2021
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
- SC213 2021-2022 MY K5 RACK-MOUNTED MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (R-MDPS) CONTROL LOGIC SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A: June 16, 2021
- Miscellaneous Document - REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
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