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2021 KIA K5 Recalled by Kia Motors America — LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Date: June 14, 2021
Company: Kia Motors America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2021 KIA K5. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report