KIA 2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the …

Recall #: 15V089000

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KIA 2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL was recalled by Kia in February 13, 2015. Reason: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014,…. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge…. Verify recall #15V089000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kia issued this NHTSA recall-Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014,….

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agency class: February 13, 2015
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V089000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15V089000
Date reported	February 13, 2015
Date initiated	February 13, 2015
Recalling firm	Kia
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015.…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 13, 2015. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15V089000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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