Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V612000 Reported August 10, 2022

Vehicle rollaway from faulty shift lever assembly

Q: What is recall 22V612000?

NHTSA recall 22V612000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on August 10, 2022. It addresses: Vehicle rollaway from faulty shift lever assembly. The recall affects approximately 28,065 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train 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. · Power Train · 28,065 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V612000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC246

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

28,065

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 10, 2022

Completion Rate

62.29

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2016 sedona and sorento vehicles. the vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc246.

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 22V612000 or campaign SC246.
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 22V612000

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

What is recall 22V612000?

NHTSA recall 22V612000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on August 10, 2022. It addresses: Vehicle rollaway from faulty shift lever assembly. The recall affects approximately 28,065 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V612000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC246. 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.