No image published for this recall
KIA - Right front axle shaft can fracture
Official notice
13 Aug 2013
Last checked
13 Aug 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Right front axle shaft can fracture. A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Published 2013-08-13.
What to do now
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2013. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's recall number is sc099.
Units affected
9,345
Recall number
SC099
Official notice
2013-08-13
The hazard
The hazard
A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Checked manually this time?
The app watches your VIN and alerts you automatically next time — no searching, no checking back.
Turn on automatic VIN checksAffected products
Affected products
Product 1
Units affected
Risk / hazard
Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand
Manufacturer
Phone
Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
Recall number
Campaign number
Units affected
Source tier
Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
View full official noticeRelated recalls
KIA - Loss of drive power from loose engine bolts
25 Aug 2025KIA - Rearview camera image may not display fmvss 111
KIA - Parking lights may flicker fmvss 108
KIA - Incorrect spare tire fmvss 110
KIA - Fire from hvac wiring harness
KIA - Rear window trim pieces may detach
KIA - Door belt molding trim can detach while driving
KIA - Fuel tank may leak
KIA - Loss of drive power from damaged gear drive unit
KIA - Loss of drive power from damaged charging unit
KIA - Loss of power steering assist
KIA - High voltage battery safety plug may overheat
Weekly recall digest
Get next week's recalls before you need them.
One email every Monday — official-source recalls for your country, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any email.
The digest is the slow lane — one email a week. For instant, severity-gated alerts the moment a notice is published, get the app.
This recall was published 13 Aug 2013. The next one won't wait for you to search.
RecallScope watches official sources for the brands and VINs you follow, and alerts you the moment a new notice is published.
