Kia has issued a recall for about 99,000 Sportage SUVs from model year 2023 because they can lose some braking power. The brakes can still stop the car if the problem develops. But drivers might have to exert more pressure than expected, which increases braking distance and can cause an accident.
The problem, Kia tells federal safety officials, is that a small rubber diaphragm inside the brake booster system can slip out of place and cause an internal pressure leak. The problem only affects models manufactured before Feb. 16, 2023. Kia changed the inspection procedure at the factory on that date to prevent the issue.
Dealers will fix the issue by inspecting the brake booster and replacing it if the diaphragm seems loose or misaligned.
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