Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia Is Recalling Minivans, While Toyota Needs To Make Headlight Adjustments With Their Tundras

 

!. Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 88,576

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

Remedy

Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.

2. Headlight Electrical Connector May Overheat

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V688000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 158,489

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.