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2026
Kia America posts best September and best quarterly sales totals in company history
Kia America announced that it posted its best September and its best quarterly sales totals in company history, according to a PR Newswire release.
2022
Kia America partners with Currently for EV charging
Kia America partnered with Currently to provide Kia EV owners two months of complimentary mobile charging service. The partnership began on March 1, 2022, and charging could be scheduled through the Currently app.
2022
Kia America renews sponsorship of B.R.A.K.E.S.
Kia America and B.R.A.K.E.S. announced a renewal of their partnership. Kia provides financial support and a fleet of vehicles for the driving school’s training classes.
2021
Kia Telluride named 2022 Edmunds Top Rated SUV
The Kia Telluride was named Edmunds Top Rated SUV in the 2022 Edmunds Top Rated Awards, marking its third consecutive year receiving the award.
2021
Kia America appoints Eric Watson as vice president of sales operations
Kia America announced the immediate appointment of Eric Watson as vice president, sales operations. Watson will oversee Kia's regional and corporate sales operations in the United States.
2021
Kia Forte and Soul win Vincentric fleet value awards
Kia Motors America said the Forte GT-Line and Soul LX won their respective categories in the Vincentric 2021 Best Fleet Value in America Awards.
2020
Kia recalls 294,756 vehicles over possible engine-compartment fires
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2011–2015 model-year vehicles because an engine-compartment fire can occur while driving. The recall covers 294,756 vehicles. Kia said it would notify owners and arrange inspections and necessary repairs, and was developing a software update.
2020
Electrify America and Kia introduce Kia Select charging pricing
Electrify America and Kia Motors America announced the Kia Select program for Kia Niro EV drivers in the United States. It offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute, waives session fees, and has no subscription fee; the program is scheduled to remain in effect through December 31, 2020.
2020
Kia recalls vehicles over ABS module short-circuit risk
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2006–2010 Sedona and 2007–2009 Sorento vehicles because moisture may enter the ABS module and cause an electrical short that may lead to an engine-compartment fire. The recall affects 228,829 vehicles; Kia said it would notify owners and dealers would install a relay free of charge.