KIA K5, Sorento (2021-2023): Power train
Recall 22V760000 · Oct 11, 2022 · Kia America, Inc.
69,038
vehicles affected
69,038
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V760000
- Date
- Oct 11, 2022
- Maker
- Kia America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 69,038
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
What can happen
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V760000?
2 models: Kia K5 (2021-2023), Kia Sorento (2021-2022), about 69,038 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V760000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this.
What can happen?
Loss of drive power increases 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.