2016 Kia Sedona and Kia Sorento recall: column shift

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 10, 2022. It covers about 28,065 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 28,065
reported: Aug 10, 2022
owners notified: Oct 7, 2022
related complaints: 139

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

What is wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.

Recall number 22V612000

Affected vehicles

Kia Sedona 2016 2016
Kia Sorento 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about transmission problems.

2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento

Questions about recall 22V612000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Kia Sedona and Kia Sorento column shift?

Yes. Recall 22V612000, reported on August 10, 2022, covers about 28,065 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V612000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.

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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