Kia Recall - Turn Signals Crossed Up
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Published September 27, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 88,576
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
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.
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SEDONA | 2015-2017 |
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 550,000 cars and minivans in the U.S. because the turn signals can flash in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
The recall covers Hyundai's Sonata midsize car from the 2015 through 2017 model years, and Sonata gas-electric hybrids from 2016 and 2017. Kia's Sedona minivan from 2015 through 2017 also is affected.
Hyundai says software in a junction box may not properly interpreting signals. The Korean automaker says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries from the problem.
Dealers will update the software at no cost to owners. Hyundai will begin mailing notification letters to customers on Nov. 19, while letters will go to Kia owners starting Nov. 12.
