Vehicle recall 22V509000 · July 19, 2022
Kia Sorento and Telluride
The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V509000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 19, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC244
- Owner notification
- July 27, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sorento (2022): 2022
- Kia Telluride (2022): 2022
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