Kia Sorento Recalls

Kia Sorento Recalls Kia Sorento Recalls
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Model Year 2026

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2026
0 Safety Recalls

Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2025
Recall Date: January 13, 2025
Affected Vehicles Type:
2024-2025 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
74,469
Component Involved:
Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2024-2025 Sorento vehicles due to a software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC), which may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.

Potential Risk:

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers updated the BDC software, free of charge.

Model Year 2025 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2025
Recall Date: August 25, 2025
Affected Vehicles Type:
2025 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
30
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

Kia America, Inc. recalled certain 2025 Sorento vehicles due to improperly tightened connecting rod bolts in the engine, which can cause a loss of drive power.

Potential Risk:

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers replaced the sub engine assembly, free of charge.

Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2024
Recall Date: April 23, 2024
Affected Vehicles Type:
2024 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
95
Component Involved:
Electrical System
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2024 Sorento vehicles due to incorrectly assembled motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Potential Risk:

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and repaired, or replaced the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: September 19, 2022
Affected Vehicles Type:
2016-2022 Kia Sorento equipped with a tow hitch harness
Number of Affected Vehicles:
70,887
Component Involved:
Trailer Hitches
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2016-2022 Sorento vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness due to debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB), which may cause an electrical short circuit.

Potential Risk:

An electric short circuit can lead to a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected the vehicle, and, as necessary, replaced the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: August 15, 2023
Affected Vehicles Type:
2023 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
50,517
Component Involved:
Airbag Warning Label
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2023 Sorento vehicles because the airbag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach.

Potential Risk:

If an airbag warning label is detached, it will not warn occupants about the risks of airbag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and replaced the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: August 31, 2023
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022-2023 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
144,979
Component Involved:
Rearview Camera
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2022-2023 Sorento vehicles because the mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the camera image not to appear properly on the display.

Potential Risk:

If a rearview camera does not properly display an image, it can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and replaced the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (4th Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: September 25, 2025
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2023 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
39,536
Component Involved:
Electrical System
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2021–2023 Sorento vehicles because the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

Potential Risk:

A fire increases the risk of injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers replaced the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: March 29, 2022
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
26
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2022 Sorento vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness because the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Potential Risk:

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers replaced the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: July 19, 2022
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
8
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2022 Sorento vehicles due to their being equipped with an incorrect spare tire, which can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).

Potential Risk:

Impaired anti-lock braking can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and replaced the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: October 11, 2022
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2022 Kia Sorento
Number of Affected Vehicles:
69,038
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2021-2022 Sorento vehicles because the vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Potential Risk:

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and replaced the transmission, as necessary.

Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: July 8, 2021
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021 Kia Sorento equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engine
Number of Affected Vehicles:
21,575
Component Involved:
Fuel System
Issue Summary:

Kia recalled certain 2021 Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines because the fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Potential Risk:

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Kia has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Kia authorized dealers inspected and tightened, or replaced the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2020

Model Name: Sorento
Manufactured Year: 2020
0 Safety Recalls

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