KIA Forte, RIO (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 22V304000 · May 5, 2022 · Kia Motors America
30
vehicles affected
30
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V304000
- Date
- May 5, 2022
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 30
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V304000?
2 models: Kia Forte (2021-2022), Kia Rio (2021-2022), about 30 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V304000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.