There have been 29 safety recalls for the KIA Sorento. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the KIA Sorento.
a loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 KIA Sorento |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 KIA Borrego, 2011 KIA Borrego, 2012 KIA Borrego, 2013 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Borrego, 2015 KIA Borrego, 2016 KIA Borrego, 2017 KIA Borrego, 2018 KIA Borrego, 2019 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Cadenza, 2015 KIA Cadenza, 2016 KIA Cadenza, 2010 KIA Forte, 2011 KIA Forte, 2012 KIA Forte, 2013 KIA Forte, 2010 KIA Forte Koup, 2011 KIA Forte Koup, 2012 KIA Forte Koup, 2013 KIA Forte Koup, 2015 KIA K900, 2016 KIA K900, 2017 KIA K900, 2018 KIA K900, 2011 KIA Optima, 2012 KIA Optima, 2013 KIA Optima, 2014 KIA Optima, 2015 KIA Optima, 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA RIO, 2013 KIA RIO, 2014 KIA RIO, 2015 KIA RIO, 2016 KIA RIO, 2017 KIA RIO, 2010 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Sorento, 2012 KIA Sorento, 2013 KIA Sorento, 2014 KIA Sorento, 2011 KIA Soul, 2012 KIA Soul, 2013 KIA Soul, 2010 KIA Sportage, 2011 KIA Sportage, 2012 KIA Sportage, 2013 KIA Sportage |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 KIA Sorento |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 KIA Sorento |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| 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."... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 KIA K5, 2022 KIA K5, 2023 KIA K5, 2021 KIA Sorento, 2022 KIA Sorento |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KIA Sorento, 2017 KIA Sorento, 2018 KIA Sorento, 2019 KIA Sorento, 2020 KIA Sorento, 2021 KIA Sorento, 2022 KIA Sorento, 2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2023 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2022 KIA Sorento Phev, 2023 KIA Sorento Phev, 2017 KIA Sportage, 2018 KIA Sportage, 2019 KIA Sportage, 2020 KIA Sportage, 2021 KIA Sportage, 2022 KIA Sportage |
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 KIA Sorento |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 KIA Optima, 2014 KIA Optima, 2015 KIA Optima, 2014 KIA Sorento, 2015 KIA Sorento |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519. brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 KIA Forte, 2013 KIA Forte, 2014 KIA Forte, 2015 KIA Forte, 2012 KIA Forte Koup, 2013 KIA Forte Koup, 2014 KIA Forte Koup, 2015 KIA Forte Koup, 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA Sorento, 2013 KIA Sorento, 2014 KIA Soul, 2015 KIA Soul, 2012 KIA Sportage |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 sorento, 2012-2015 forte and forte koup, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, 2014-2015 soul, and 2012 sportage vehicles. an engine compartment fire can occur while driving.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 23, 2024 | Electrical System:wiring | 95 |
| Sep. 25, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 1,730,192 |
| Sep. 15, 2023 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 83,667 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 144,979 |
| Aug. 15, 2023 | Equipment:other:labels | 50,517 |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 69,038 |
| Sep. 19, 2022 | Trailer Hitche | 70,887 |
| Mar. 29, 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | 26 |
| May. 10, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 440,370 |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | Engine | 294,756 |
| Aug. 27, 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 440,370 |
| Feb. 14, 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module | 228,829 |
| Dec. 8, 2017 | Air Bags:side/window | 2,014 |
| Sep. 21, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 62 |
| Mar. 31, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 618,160 |
| Nov. 30, 2016 | Electrical System | 10,212 |
| Oct. 24, 2016 | Seats | 1,408 |
| Jun. 29, 2016 | Suspension:rear | 7,901 |
| Oct. 6, 2015 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 377,062 |
| Jul. 14, 2015 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 2,587 |
| Feb. 13, 2015 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 12,361 |
| Aug. 13, 2013 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 9,345 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 980,377 |
| Sep. 7, 2011 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 10,631 |
| Apr. 25, 2011 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 12,690 |
| Nov. 24, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 7,697 |
| Aug. 31, 2010 | Electrical System:wiring | 35,185 |
| Apr. 17, 2009 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 139,844 |
| Aug. 4, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,935 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 KIA Sorento | 1 |
| 2023 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2022 KIA Sorento | 4 |
| 2021 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2020 KIA Sorento | 1 |
| 2019 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2018 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2017 KIA Sorento | 3 |
| 2016 KIA Sorento | 6 |
| 2015 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2014 KIA Sorento | 5 |
| 2013 KIA Sorento | 4 |
| 2012 KIA Sorento | 4 |
| 2011 KIA Sorento | 6 |
| 2010 KIA Sorento | 1 |
| 2009 KIA Sorento | 2 |
| 2008 KIA Sorento | 3 |
| 2007 KIA Sorento | 4 |
| 2006 KIA Sorento | 1 |
| 2003 KIA Sorento | 1 |