2021-2022 Kia K5 recall: steering assist
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on June 14, 2021. It covers about 846 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 846
- reported
- Jun 14, 2021
- owners notified
- Jun 24, 2021
- related complaints
- 31
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V447000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 21V447000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Kia K5 steering assist?
Yes. Recall 21V447000, reported on June 14, 2021, covers about 846 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V447000?
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.
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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