Model year 2015 · Kia

2015 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sorento — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on May 10, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SORENTO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sorento, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V331000	May 10, 2021	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
20V519000	August 27, 2020	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V907000	December 19, 2018	Engine

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Engine (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V331000Manufacturer no. SC212

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: May 10, 2021
Owner notification: July 2, 2021
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 440,370 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V331000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V519000Manufacturer no. SC197

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: August 27, 2020
Owner notification: October 20, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 440,370 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V519000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V907000Manufacturer no. SC172

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: December 19, 2018
Owner notification: January 17, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 71,653 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Kia Sorento: April 19, 2011 – November 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V907000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 11, 2021.