2011-2013 Kia Sorento recall: automatic transmission

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on October 6, 2015. It covers about 377,062 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 377,062
reported: Oct 6, 2015
owners notified: Nov 9, 2015
related complaints: 389

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

Recall number 15V626000

Affected vehicles

Kia Sorento 2011-2013 2011 2012 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 389 complaints about transmission problems.

2011 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sorento

Questions about recall 15V626000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 15V626000, reported on October 6, 2015, covers about 377,062 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V626000?

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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