2020 Kia SORENTO Recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year.

1 Recall
2020 Model Year
Affected: TRAILER HITCHES

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1 Recall Campaign — 2020 Kia SORENTO

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2020 Kia SORENTO Recalls

The 2020 Kia SORENTO has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record. The affected components include TRAILER HITCHES. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Kia dealership.

If you own a 2020 Kia SORENTO, 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 2020 Kia SORENTO 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 has a total of 63 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia SORENTO recalls →

2020 Kia SORENTO Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2020 Kia SORENTO have?

The 2020 Kia SORENTO has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record.

What parts are affected by the 2020 Kia SORENTO recalls?

The 2020 Kia SORENTO recalls affect the following components: TRAILER HITCHES.

Are 2020 Kia SORENTO 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 2020 Kia SORENTO 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.