LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Published June 14, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 14, 2021
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- K5
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 KIA K5 | 2022 KIA K5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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