| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V703000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V610000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2023 Kia Sorento PHEV Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has atleast 9 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV recalls?
A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
A: Yes, the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has atleast 9 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV recalls?
A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.