Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 22V-509 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 22V-509 covers 8 Kia vehicles for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V509000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 28, 2022 to June 13, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.