Recall 22V760000: 2021–2023 Kia K5 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Oct 11, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 69,038vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2023
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, 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.
Possible consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Kia K5169 complaints
- 2022 Kia K5129 complaints
- 2023 Kia K5110 complaints
- 2021 Kia Sorento254 complaints
- 2022 Kia Sorento193 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.