Steering:column

NHTSA recall 22V304000 · announced May 5, 2022 · filed by Kia Motors America · 30 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Kia Forte
• 2022 Kia Forte
• 2021 Kia Rio
• 2022 Kia Rio

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.