What to Know About Kia Recall for 2021 to 2023 Seltos and Soul Vehicles

Potential Lemon Law Claims for Affected Owners of Kia Seltos and Kia Soul CALIFORNIA — Kia is recalling over 137,000 vehicles due to a critical engine issue that could lead to engine failure and even a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects two popular models: the 2021-2023 Kia Seltos and 2021-2023 Kia Soul. … Read More

Kia America Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs for Fire Risk

Kia America in Irvine recently issued a recall for roughly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to a potential fire risk. The automaker wants owners of the SUVs to park them away from structures and outside. A stuck slide knob that operates the power front seats may cause the motor inside to overheat and spark a fire. The vehicles subject to recall … Read More

2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 Kia Telluride SUV Rollaway Recall

Kia is recalling roughly 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to a rollaway risk when parked after a defect was discovered in the vehicles. Owners are advised to use their parking brake when they park their vehicle until they have it repaired. The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not fully engage in certain … Read More

2023 Kia Sorento Owners Say the SUV Suddenly Shuts Down

Several owners of the 2023 Kia Sorento are wondering why their brand-new SUVs suddenly shut down with or without warning while driving. They are demanding Kia repair, replace, or buy back their defective vehicles, but their complaints are not being heard. Dealerships are telling their customers the codes needed to repair the SUVs are not showing up and they can’t … Read More

2024 Kia Telluride Recall Due to Fire Risk in Engine

Defective Kia Engine Valve Springs a Fire Risk Kia North America recently issued a recall for 2,872 of its 2024 Kia Telluride SUVs due to defective engine valve springs that could potentially cause a fire and or a collision. The automaker warns drivers that the springs could break when they are driving their SUV. If that happens, the driver could … Read More

Kia Recall Carnival Minivans, Sportage SUVs for Roof Detachment

Kia America to Replace Defective Roof Molding Kia America has announced a recall for more than 101,000 minivans and SUVs after the automaker discovered a major safety hazard involving possible roof detachment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports roof molding could loosen or detach while a person is driving the vehicle due to improper installation at the assembly plant, … Read More

Client’s 2022 Kia Soul Spends 112 Days in Shop for Brake Failure

Kia Buys Back 2022 Soul in California Lemon Law Case Kia Soul is known for its weird boxy shape and silly hamster commercials, but some owners have serious concerns about brake failure. Since its launch back in 2008, the Kia Soul is now in its third generation and is marketed as a subcompact crossover, but looks like a cross between … Read More

Hyundai, Kia Engine Problems, Fires, Noises and Parts Delays

Hyundai Motor America and Kia North America have both had their share of problems that go beyond the most recent recall for 3.4 million vehicles due to engine compartment fires in their 2010 to 2019 vehicles. Indeed, there are many other complaints and safety issues that lemon law attorneys have handled on behalf of frustrated car owners. Often these types … Read More

Hyundai, Kia Recall 2020-22 Palisade, Telluride Vehicles for Fire Risk

Owners of 2020 to 2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles should park their vehicle outside and away from their home or other structures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The recall by Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommends owners of these vehicles keep them away from structures due to a fire risk.  Some 245,030 Hyundai Palisades … Read More

Kia recalls 11,000 Optima 2019 Kia Optima sedans for autobrake problem

Kia is recalling 11,423 of its 2019 Kia Optima sedans. The vehicles were manufactured between May 21, 2018 and May 29, 2019, but the recall does not specify a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence for the defect. The affected vehicles are equipped with the 1.6-liter turbo I4 or the 2.0-liter turbo I4. The issue comes from Kia’s forward collision warning … Read More

Recall of nearly 3M Kia, Hyundai sought due to vehicles catching fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 9, 2018) — Imagine driving down the road and your vehicle suddenly catches on fire for no apparent reason or you wake up and your garage is engulfed in flames.  Every day for roughly four months, a Kia or Hyundai owner reported cases similar to this. Their vehicle caught on fire even though there had been no collision … Read More