Kia recall: Power train
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 could happen
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
- Kia K5 2021–2023
- Kia Sorento 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V760000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 11, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 9, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69,038
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- SC250
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Structure Jul 28, 2025
- Kia recall: Exterior lighting May 27, 2025
- Kia recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2023
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.