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June 9, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2011 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 2, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2014–2015 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 13, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2016 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
January 16, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2014 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
December 29, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2010–2013 Structure recall
Hazard: A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
May 30, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2014 Wheels recall
Hazard: A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 27, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2014 Equipment recall
Hazard: Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 5, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006–2012 Suspension recall
Hazard: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 13, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2014 Power Train recall
Hazard: A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
April 1, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2007–2011 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
May 31, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER WOULD NEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE OR EXPERIENCE A POSSIBLE SECOND IMPACT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
May 31, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006–2008 Air Bags recall
Hazard: AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD.
January 17, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006–2008 Air Bags recall
Hazard: IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
September 7, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2007–2008 Air Bags recall
Hazard: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE OCS MISCLASSIFIES AN ADULT PASSENGER. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, THE FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN SOME FRONTAL COLLISIONS, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
April 25, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2011 Power Train recall
Hazard: DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 25, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2004–2007 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
March 9, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006–2008 Power Train recall
Hazard: IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL INJURE A PERSON IN ITS PATH OR CAUSE A CRASH.
November 24, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 31, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2010–2011 Electrical System recall
Hazard: WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
May 27, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2001–2004 Suspension recall
Hazard: CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
April 17, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006–2007 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
September 11, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2008–2009 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 16, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADE(S) CAN CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
September 11, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006 Electrical System recall
Hazard: CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
August 4, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2003 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
July 19, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKE FUNCTION, LEADING TO CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.
December 12, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2003–2005 Child Seat recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
October 5, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2002–2004 Seats recall
Hazard: THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
September 21, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2004–2005 Air Bags recall
Hazard: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
August 4, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
KIA 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.