NHTSA Campaign Id 23V610000; Date: Aug. 31, 2023
a rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2022 KIA Sorento; 2023 KIA Sorento; 2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid; 2023 KIA Sorento Hybrid; 2022 KIA Sorento Phev; 2023 KIA Sorento Phev
Component: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 144,979
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."
How to Fix:dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 27, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc280.
Recall 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.
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