Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V760000 Reported October 11, 2022

Loss of drive power

Kia America, Inc. · Power Train · 69,038 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V760000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC250
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
69,038
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 2022
Completion Rate
93.67

Defect Summary

Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. the vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Safety Consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. all repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc250.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V760000 or campaign SC250.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V760000

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

What is recall 22V760000?

NHTSA recall 22V760000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on October 11, 2022. It addresses: Loss of drive power. The recall affects approximately 69,038 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 22V760000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC250. 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.