OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 22V703000
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 covers 9 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 70,887 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received September 19, 2022 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 22V703000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 22V703000 says
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.
Consequence summary
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 22V703000
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.
- Owner notification
- July 27, 2023
- Filing manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Component groups
- TRAILER HITCHES
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES