Suspension: rearRecall 16V-480 · 2016 Kia Sorento
Kia Motors America recall 16V-480 covers 7,901 2016 Kia Sorento for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V480000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
The risk
The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 288 vehicles were listed as unreachable.