Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 15V-089 · 2016 Kia Sorento
Kia Motors America recall 15V-089 covers 12,361 2016 Kia Sorento for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
The risk
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 62 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 27, 2014 to January 29, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.