Recall 16V480000: 2016 Kia Sorento

Report received

Jun 29, 2016

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

7,901vehicles

Model years

2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Possible consequence

The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Kia Sorento1,258 complaints