Kia bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the steering column. Here is what owners need to know.
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-304.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Kia Forte |
| 2021–2022 | Kia Rio |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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