Recall history
Kia Sorento Recalls by Year
This page groups every Kia Sorento safety-recall campaign in the connected NHTSA dataset by model year. Read the component, safety consequence and remedy, then use the exact VIN to confirm whether a specific car is affected and repaired.
Data updated April 2026
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Latest affected year
- 2026
- Urgent instructions
- 1
- Years analyzed
- 9
9 affected model years
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Park-it or park-outside flags
43 year-level recall count
1 campaign include a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Do not assume the instruction applies to every Kia Sorento; check the VIN immediately.
Year directory
Kia Sorento recalls by model year
2026 Kia Sorento recalls
2 campaigns on file
2025 Kia Sorento recalls
4 campaigns on file
2024 Kia Sorento recalls
2 campaigns on file
2023 Kia Sorento recalls
4 campaigns on file
2022 Kia Sorento recalls
8 campaigns on file
2021 Kia Sorento recalls
5 campaigns on file
2020 Kia Sorento recalls
1 campaign on file
2019 Kia Sorento recalls
2 campaigns on file
2018 Kia Sorento recalls
3 campaigns on file
Campaign details
Kia Sorento recall campaigns
Duplicate campaign numbers across model years are combined below. Urgent stop-driving and park-outside instructions appear first, followed by the newest NHTSA reports.
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES22V703000
Affected model years
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
What can happen
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26V046000
Affected model years
What can happen
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
NHTSA report received 2026-01-27T01:55:46Z.
TIRES25V745000
Affected model years
What can happen
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
NHTSA report received 2025-10-31T00:17:10Z.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY25V649000
Affected model years
What can happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
NHTSA report received 2025-09-25T20:29:32Z.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V548000
Affected model years
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.
NHTSA report received 2025-08-25T19:04:41Z.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING25V006000
Affected model years
What can happen
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
NHTSA report received 2025-01-13T18:56:29Z.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE24V920000
Affected model years
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.
NHTSA report received 2024-12-10T18:52:06Z.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24V287000
Affected model years
What can happen
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
NHTSA report received 2024-04-23T04:00:00Z.
BACK OVER PREVENTION23V639000
Affected model years
What can happen
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC282.
NHTSA report received 2023-09-15T20:25:40Z.
BACK OVER PREVENTION23V610000
Affected model years
What can happen
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 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."
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.
NHTSA report received 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z.
EQUIPMENT23V579000
Affected model years
What can happen
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
NHTSA report received 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z.
POWER TRAIN22V760000
Affected model years
What can happen
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
NHTSA report received 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z.
TIRES22V509000
Affected model years
What can happen
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
NHTSA report received 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z.
SEAT BELTS22V447000
Affected model years
What can happen
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA report received 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V202000
Affected model years
What can happen
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall summary
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
NHTSA report received 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z.
SEAT BELTS22V127000
Affected model years
What can happen
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA report received 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V519000
Affected model years
What can happen
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Recall summary
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
NHTSA report received 2021-07-08T00:00:00Z.
STEERING18V656000
Affected model years
What can happen
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
NHTSA report received 2018-09-21T00:00:00Z.
AIR BAGS17V784000
Affected model years
What can happen
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
NHTSA report received 2017-12-08T00:00:00Z.
Important limitation
A recall campaign is not the same as an open recall on one car
Campaigns are attached to production ranges, equipment and configurations. Some vehicles in the same model year are not covered; others have already received the repair. Only a VIN-level lookup can confirm applicability and completion.
Source trail
Where this Kia Sorento data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Kia Sorento research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Kia Sorento research FAQ
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento have?
The available NHTSA model-year records contain 19 unique recall campaigns across 9 Kia Sorento model years. A campaign can affect multiple years and only certain production dates or configurations.
How do I know whether my Kia Sorento recall was repaired?
Campaign data cannot show repair completion for one car. Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup or ask a franchised dealer to check the manufacturer system.
Can a Kia Sorento be sold with an open recall?
Used vehicles can be offered for sale with unrepaired recalls. Recall repairs are generally completed by an authorized dealer at no charge, but confirm eligibility and parts availability for the exact VIN.
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