Kia Sorento Hybrid Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026)

What recalls does the Kia Sorento Hybrid have?

• 2025 Kia K4 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V046) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia Sorento Body Control Module Software Recall (25V006)
  January 13, 2025 · 74,469 vehicles · Electrical System

  A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Kia Sorento Backup Camera Recall (23V610)
  August 31, 2023 · 144,979 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Trailer Hitch Recall (22V703) Park outside
  September 19, 2022 · 70,887 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

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

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V447) Repeat recall
  June 23, 2022 · 17,199 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge.

• 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Front Seat Belt Recall (22V127) Repeat recall
  March 4, 2022 · 213 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge.

Which Sorento Hybrid parts are recalled most?

Which Sorento Hybrid model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Sorento Hybrid for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Kia Sorento Hybrid campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Sorento Hybrid owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Recall SA512 was previously completed on my vehicle. The problem is happening again. Since there are no open recalls, I am unable to get it fixed under the recall.

2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11673619

We had just received our Sorento back from being in the shop for 4 months due to being in an accident. Part of the repair work was to have the software updated and reprogrammed at a Kia dealership, which was completed. We picked up the car on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022, and on Wednesday, Feb.

2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11452793

Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions…

2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11521722

Can a recall make your Sorento Hybrid a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Kia Sorento Hybrid a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Kia models with recalls

• Carnival: 7 recalls
• Carnival Hybrid: 1 recall
• EV6: 5 recalls
• EV9: 10 recalls
• Forte: 5 recalls
• K4: 3 recalls
• K5: 9 recalls
• Niro: 3 recalls
• Niro EV: 5 recalls
• Niro PHEV: 3 recalls
• Rio: 2 recalls
• Seltos: 4 recalls
• Sorento: 13 recalls
• Sorento Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Sorento PHEV: 8 recalls
• Soul: 5 recalls
• Sportage: 11 recalls
• Sportage Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Sportage PHEV: 3 recalls
• Stinger: 5 recalls
• Telluride: 16 recalls
• Telluride Hybrid: 2 recalls

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