2007-2008 Kia Sorento SUVs recalled over potential airbag fault

Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Kia

While airbags can be a major safety asset in the event of an accident, crash test data and real-world incidents have shown that front airbags can actually be dangerous for younger, lighter children. Many newer vehicles now have sensors that turn off the front passenger airbag when the occupant [...]

Report: NHTSA opens investigation into Kia Sorento and older Subaru Impreza models

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Sedan, Recalls, Crossover, Kia, Subaru

2011 Kia Sorento – Click above for high-res image gallery

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the 2011 Kia Sorento for possible driveshaft failure that results in a sudden loss of power. According to NHTSA, there have been four complaints about the intermediate driveshaft [...]

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe stung by same faulty caliper recall as Kia Sorento

Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Hyundai

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe – click above for high-res image gallery

Platform and part sharing is a good thing – it saves money for both the automaker and the consumer and allows engineers more time to develop and refine the individual assemblies that go into making an automobile. The unfortunate flipside, [...]

Kia recalling Soul, Sorento over wiring faults

Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Hatchback, Kia

2010 Kia Soul and 2011 Kia Sorento – Click on either image for high-res gallery

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall on two Kia vehicles – the 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento – to replace interior lighting wiring harnesses. These faulty units, supplied by JCI, can [...]