Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V480000

ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2016-06-29Affected7,901 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Risk

The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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