Lane keep: steering assistRecall 21V-447 · 2021–2022 Kia K5
Kia Motors America recall 21V-447 covers 846 2021–2022 Kia K5 for a lane keep: steering assist problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V447000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
The risk
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 20 vehicles were listed as unreachable.