Kia Sorento safety timeline
- 39
- Recalls
- 14
- Investigations opened
- 13
- Investigations closed
- Recall2025 sorento
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 sorento
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 sorento
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 sorento
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 sorento
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 sorento
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 sorento
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2016 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation PE23019
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2017 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation PE23019
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall2024 sorento
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2016 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2017 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2018 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2019 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2020 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation closed2021 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2015 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
- Investigation opened2016 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation PE23019
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2017 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation PE23019
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall2019 sorento
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 sorento
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 sorento
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 sorento
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Investigation closed2016 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Investigation closed2017 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Investigation closed2015 sorento
NHTSA closed investigation DP21003
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
- Recall2021 sorento
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 sorento
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2017 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2018 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 sorento
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2016 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2017 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2018 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2019 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2020 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Investigation opened2021 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall2016 sorento
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
- Recall2022 sorento
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 sorento
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2015 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Investigation opened2015 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP21003
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
- Investigation opened2016 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Investigation opened2017 sorento
NHTSA opened investigation DP21002
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
- Recall2021 sorento
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 sorento
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Recall2015 sorento
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Recall2015 sorento
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 sorento
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 sorento
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 sorento
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 sorento
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.
- Recall2017 sorento
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 sorento
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 sorento
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 sorento
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2016 sorento
The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 sorento
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2016 sorento
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.