Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

NHTSA recall 22V509000 · announced July 19, 2022 · filed by Kia Motors America · 8 units affected

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

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

• 2022 Kia Sorento
• 2022 Kia Telluride

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