Recall 22V304000

STEERING:COLUMN

Report Date

20220505

Component

STEERING:COLUMN

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. 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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	KIA	FORTE
2021	KIA	RIO
2022	KIA	FORTE
2022	KIA	RIO

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.