Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V089000 Reported February 13, 2015

Vehicle may not be able to accelerate

Q: What is recall 15V089000?

NHTSA recall 15V089000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on February 13, 2015. It addresses: Vehicle may not be able to accelerate. The recall affects approximately 12,361 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,361 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V089000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC115

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

12,361

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 13, 2015

Completion Rate

97.16

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V089000 or campaign SC115.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V089000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V089000?

NHTSA recall 15V089000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on February 13, 2015. It addresses: Vehicle may not be able to accelerate. The recall affects approximately 12,361 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V089000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC115. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.