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2021 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Sorento — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SORENTO, SORENTO HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Sorento, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V649000September 25, 2025Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
22V760000October 11, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission
22V703000September 19, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
22V447000June 23, 2022Seat Belts › Front
21V519000July 8, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Trailer Hitches (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V649000Manufacturer no. SC351

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2025
Owner notification
January 23, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39,536 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Kia Sorento
September 10, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V649000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V760000Manufacturer no. SC250

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
October 11, 2022
Owner notification
December 9, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69,038 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

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 22V760000, 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, SORENTO HYBRID

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

NHTSA 22V447000Manufacturer no. SC241

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
June 23, 2022
Owner notification
August 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,199 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO HYBRID

Components: Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Safety risk

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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 22V447000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V519000Manufacturer no. SC214

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
July 8, 2021
Owner notification
July 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
21,575 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SORENTO

Defect summary

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Safety risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.

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 21V519000, 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: September 26, 2025.