2021-2022 Kia Forte and Kia Rio recall: column
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on May 5, 2022. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- May 5, 2022
- owners notified
- May 27, 2022
- related complaints
- 18
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Recall number 22V304000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 22V304000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Kia Forte and Kia Rio column?
Yes. Recall 22V304000, reported on May 5, 2022, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V304000?
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
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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