2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV Recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

2 Recalls
2023 Model Year
Affected: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION

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2 Recall Campaigns — 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV

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 #23V610000 · 31/08/2023
Issue

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. 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 properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

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About 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV Recalls

The 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV 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 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV, 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 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV 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 PHEV has a total of 10 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia SORENTO PHEV recalls →

2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV have?

The 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV recalls?

The 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV recalls affect the following components: TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Are 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV 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 2023 Kia SORENTO PHEV 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.