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HighNHTSA·23V639000·Announced 2023-09-15

Kia Recalls 2019 Sorento Vehicles for Rearview Camera Water Leak Defect

Kia is recalling 2019 Sorento vehicles because water may leak into the rearview camera, preventing the image from displaying and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Kia Sorento vehicles due to a manufacturing error that allows water to leak into the rearview camera. This defect can cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 83,667 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
83,667

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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