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2019 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Sorento — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SORENTO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Sorento, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V639000September 15, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V703000September 19, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V639000Manufacturer no. SC282

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 15, 2023
Owner notification
March 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
83,667 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V639000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V703000Manufacturer no. SC249

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 19, 2022
Owner notification
July 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
70,887 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V703000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 18, 2023.