Manufacturer · Updated October 15, 2026

Kia

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Total recalls (2026): 2; 1.6% of all recalls · 43,245 vehicles (0.3% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 2; 100.0% of software recalls · 43,245 vehicles (100.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#13
By vehicles affected
#15

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2026 Recalls


Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 Related 1	1/27/2026	Kia America, Inc.	42,677	87.78%
Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person Related 1	3/20/2026	Kia America, Inc.	568	90.14%

Total recalls (2025): 4; 2.0% of all recalls · 299,052 vehicles (2.2% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 1; 25.0% of software recalls · 82,281 vehicles (27.5% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#13
By vehicles affected
#9

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2025 Recalls


Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire	2/17/2025	Kia America, Inc.	137,256	63.83%
Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108	5/27/2025	Kia America, Inc.	82,281	94.29%
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108 Related 1	1/13/2025	Kia America, Inc.	74,469	92.04%
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101 Related 1	12/17/2025	Kia America, Inc.	5,046	39.65%

Total recalls (2024): 5; 2.7% of all recalls · 565,074 vehicles (3.8% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 1; 20.0% of software recalls · 14,163 vehicles (2.5% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#11
By vehicles affected
#6

Top 10 Recalls by Impact

Kia has 1 recall in the top 10 most impactful recalls of 2024.

10
Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft
427,407 vehicles affected

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2024 Recalls


Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft Related 1	3/20/2024	Kia America, Inc.	427,407	86.03%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit Rework Gen 2Related 1	11/18/2024	Kia America, Inc.	62,872	91.45%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit	3/14/2024	Kia America, Inc.	48,232	79.62%
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101	10/10/2024	Kia America, Inc.	14,163	97.18%
Remote Smart Parking Assist Failure	9/17/2024	Kia America, Inc.	12,400	94.43%

Total recalls (2023): 6; 3.9% of all recalls · 267,491 vehicles (4.2% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#7
By vehicles affected
#4

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2023 Recalls


Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138 Related 1	4/26/2023	Kia America, Inc.	108,936	91.87%
Engine Compartment Fire	12/21/2023	Kia America, Inc.	79,812	18.8%
Power Sliding Door May Close on Occupant	3/31/2023	Kia America, Inc.	51,568	87.91%
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure	9/13/2023	Kia America, Inc.	18,224	72.23%
Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism Rework Gen 2	10/26/2023	Kia America, Inc.	6,262	57.69%
High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit	3/29/2023	Kia America, Inc.	2,689	79.14%

Total recalls (2022): 5; 4.2% of all recalls · 617,402 vehicles (6.0% of total)
OTA-capable recalls: 0; 0.0% of software recalls · 0 vehicles (0.0% of software affected)
Industry rankings: By recall count
#7
By vehicles affected
#5

Top 10 Recalls by Impact

Kia has 1 recall in the top 10 most impactful recalls of 2022.

8
Air Bags May Not Deploy
410,619 vehicles affected

Recalls by Component

Affected Vehicles by Component

2022 Recalls


Air Bags May Not Deploy Related 1	1/25/2022	Kia America, Inc.	410,619	65.98%
Front Air Bags May Not Deploy	2/18/2022	Kia America, Inc.	128,280	56.4%
Loss of Drive Power Related 1	10/11/2022	Kia America, Inc.	69,038	93.67%
Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error	5/11/2022	Kia America, Inc.	9,014	99.18%
Rear Windows May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118 Related 1	1/21/2022	Kia America, Inc.	451	87.58%