NHTSA recall 21V-577: Electrical System

Kia Motors America · Reported July 28, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

21V-577
July 28, 2021 · Kia Motors America
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V577000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateJuly 28, 2021
ComponentElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Kia Telluride7 recalls total

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