NHTSA recall 15V626000
Power Train · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Why it matters: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Kia Sorento, 2012 Kia Sorento, 2013 Kia Sorento.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V626000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.