NHTSA recall 22V-322: Parking Brake

Kia Motors America · Reported May 11, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Parking Brake recall

22V-322
May 11, 2022 · Kia Motors America
Problem
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V322000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateMay 11, 2022
ComponentParking Brake:Electrical:Control Module:Software
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 EV64 recalls total

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