01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Kia Sorento recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V703000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- September 19, 2022
- Potential units
- 70,887campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: July 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V656000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- September 21, 2018
- Potential units
- 97campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Why it matters: If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
Owner notification: October 26, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
NHTSA 17V784000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- December 8, 2017
- Potential units
- 2,014campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Why it matters: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Owner notification: December 18, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
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