2019 Kia SORENTO HEV Recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

2 Recalls
2019 Model Year
Affected: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION

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2 Recall Campaigns — 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV

TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign #22V703000 · 19/09/2022
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Campaign #23V639000 · 15/09/2023
Issue

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."

Risk

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

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV Recalls

The 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Kia dealership.

If you own a 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Kia. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV recall repaired, contact your nearest Kia dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Kia SORENTO HEV has a total of 63 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia SORENTO HEV recalls →

2019 Kia SORENTO HEV Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV have?

The 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV recalls?

The 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV recalls affect the following components: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Are 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Kia dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2019 Kia SORENTO HEV has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.