Kia Leads Massive Vehicle Recall Over Rollaway Risk

Overview

• Over 427,000 Kia Telluride vehicles recalled due to a defect that may cause them to roll away when parked.
• The recall also includes vehicles from Subaru, Ford, BMW, and Kawasaki, addressing issues ranging from airbag failures to tire damage.
• Kia advises owners to use the emergency parking brake before exiting the vehicle until a recall remedy is implemented.
• Affected vehicles include those manufactured between January 9, 2019, and October 19, 2023, estimated to be about 1% of all 2020-2024 Telluride SUVs.
• Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts for free.