Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's records list 27 safety recalls covering the Kia Sorento since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2007-2009, 2011-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 27, 2026. 4 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2026 Kia Sorento recalls 2

Reported Jan. 27, 2026
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
Component: electrical system. 42,677 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 31, 2025
Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110
Component: tires. 45 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2025 Kia Sorento recalls 3

Reported Jan. 27, 2026
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
Component: electrical system. 42,677 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Aug. 25, 2025
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Component: engine and engine cooling. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 13, 2025
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 74,469 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Kia Sorento recalls 2

Reported Jan. 13, 2025
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 74,469 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 23, 2024
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: electrical system. 95 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Kia Sorento recalls 3

Reported Sept. 25, 2025
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Component: electrical system. 39,536 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 31, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 144,979 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 15, 2023
Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 50,517 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Kia Sorento recalls 6

Reported Sept. 25, 2025
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Component: electrical system. 39,536 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 31, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 144,979 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 11, 2022
Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 69,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 19, 2022
Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110
Component: tires. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 29, 2022
Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Kia Sorento recalls 4

Reported Sept. 25, 2025
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Component: electrical system. 39,536 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 11, 2022
Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 69,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 8, 2021
Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 21,575 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Kia Sorento recalls 1

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Kia Sorento recalls 2

Reported Sept. 15, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 83,667 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Kia Sorento recalls 3

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 21, 2018
Steering Column may Separate
Component: steering. 97 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 8, 2017
Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment
Component: air bags. 2,014 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Kia Sorento recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 21, 2017
Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 62 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 30, 2016
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 10,212 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Kia Sorento recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 10, 2022
Vehicle Rollaway from Faulty Shift Lever Assembly
Component: power train. 28,065 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 30, 2016
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 10,212 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Kia Sorento recalls 3

Park outsideReported May 10, 2021
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Aug. 27, 2020
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Kia Sorento recalls 5

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported May 10, 2021
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Aug. 27, 2020
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 440,370 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Kia Sorento recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 2, 2020
Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Kia Sorento recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 2, 2020
Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Kia Sorento recalls 2

Reported Dec. 21, 2023
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: engine. 79,812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Kia Sorento recalls 1

Reported Feb. 14, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 228,829 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Kia Sorento recalls 1

Reported Feb. 14, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 228,829 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2007 Kia Sorento recalls 1

Reported Feb. 14, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 228,829 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.