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Kia Sorento safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Kia Sorento, across all model years. Model hub.
39
Recalls
14
Investigations opened
13
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 26V046000

    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.

  2. Recall2021 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  3. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  4. Recall2023 sorento

    Recall 25V649000

    A fire increases the risk of injury.

  5. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 25V548000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 sorento

    Recall 25V006000

    A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall2025 sorento

    Recall 25V006000

    A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  8. Investigation closed2016 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  9. Investigation closed2017 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  10. Recall2024 sorento

    Recall 24V287000

    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

  11. Investigation closed2015 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  12. Investigation closed2016 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  13. Investigation closed2017 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  14. Investigation closed2018 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  15. Investigation closed2019 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  16. Investigation closed2020 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  17. Investigation closed2021 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  18. Investigation opened2015 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  19. Investigation opened2016 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  20. Investigation opened2017 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23019

    Loss of Motive Power

  21. Recall2019 sorento

    Recall 23V639000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  22. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 23V610000

    A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  23. Recall2023 sorento

    Recall 23V610000

    A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2023 sorento

    Recall 23V579000

    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.

  25. Investigation closed2015 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  26. Investigation closed2016 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  27. Investigation closed2017 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  28. Investigation closed2015 sorento

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  29. Recall2021 sorento

    Recall 22V760000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  30. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 22V760000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  32. Recall2017 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  33. Recall2018 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  34. Recall2019 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  35. Recall2020 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  36. Recall2021 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  37. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 22V703000

    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  38. Investigation opened2015 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  39. Investigation opened2016 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  40. Investigation opened2017 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  41. Investigation opened2018 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  42. Investigation opened2019 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  43. Investigation opened2020 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  44. Investigation opened2021 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  45. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 22V612000

    A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

  46. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 22V509000

    Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2022 sorento

    Recall 22V202000

    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  48. Investigation opened2015 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  49. Investigation opened2015 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  50. Investigation opened2016 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  51. Investigation opened2017 sorento

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21002

    Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak

  52. Recall2021 sorento

    Recall 21V519000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  53. Recall2015 sorento

    Recall 21V331000

    An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

  54. Recall2015 sorento

    Recall 20V519000

    If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

  55. Recall2015 sorento

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  56. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  57. Recall2017 sorento

    Recall 18V907000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  58. Recall2018 sorento

    Recall 18V656000

    If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  59. Recall2018 sorento

    Recall 17V784000

    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.

  60. Recall2017 sorento

    Recall 17V586000

    If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.

  61. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 16V862000

    If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2017 sorento

    Recall 16V862000

    If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 16V770000

    In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  64. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 16V480000

    The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  65. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 15V446000

    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.

  66. Recall2016 sorento

    Recall 15V089000

    If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.