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39 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Kia is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles because the connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Kia is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles because the motor driven power steering wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Kia is recalling 2011 Sorento vehicles because an engine compartment fire can occur while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling 1.7 million vehicles because an electrical short in the brake control unit may cause an engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles because faulty shift lever components may prevent locking, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Kia is recalling 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles with an incorrect spare tire that can impair the anti-lock braking and traction control systems. These defects increase the risk of a crash.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, creating a fire risk.
Kia is recalling 294,756 vehicles from 2011-2015 due to a risk of engine compartment fire while driving. Dealers will inspect for leaks and update software.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, potentially causing an electrical short and engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles because moisture in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling 2011-2018 Optima, Sportage, and Sorento vehicles that had previous engine replacements due to a potential fuel pipe defect that could cause a leak and fire.
Kia is recalling 2018 Sorento vehicles because an improperly welded cowl crossbar may allow the steering column to separate, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2017 Sorento vehicles with 3.3L engines because the crankshaft may fail, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Kia is recalling 2011-2014 Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles because machining errors may cause premature engine bearing wear, potentially leading to engine seizure and increased crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because inadequate welds on the driver's seatback frame may cause it to break in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because an improperly soldered component may prevent acceleration, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling specific 2014 Sorento vehicles because a manufacturing issue may cause the right front axle shaft to fracture, potentially leading to loss of power or the vehicle rolling away.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Curt Manufacturing is recalling aftermarket towing wiring harnesses for 2009-2011 Kia Sorento and Hyundai Veracruz vehicles because moisture can cause the module to overheat and potentially start a fire.
Kia is recalling 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions due to a driveline misalignment that can damage the transmission and increase crash risk.
Kia is recalling 7,697 2011 Sorento vehicles because improperly machined rear brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 35,185 vehicles due to improperly soldered wiring harnesses that may cause an electrical short and fire when lights are illuminated.
Kia is recalling multiple 2025–2026 models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights.
Kia is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles due to an incorrect spare tire that can impair the anti-lock braking and traction control systems, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles because the heating, ventilation and air conditioning blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento vehicles because a Body Domain Control Unit software error may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.
Kia is recalling 2019 Sorento vehicles because water may leak into the rearview camera, preventing the image from displaying and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling certain 2022–2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento PHEV vehicles because the rearview camera mounting clips may break, preventing the camera image from displaying properly and reducing rear visibility.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. Air bag warning labels on sun visors may detach, preventing occupants from being warned about air bag deployment risks in a crash.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 and 2021-2022 Sorento vehicles with transmission oil pump malfunction that may cause complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling certain 2016-2023 Sorento and 2017-2022 Sportage models with factory or dealer-installed tow hitch harnesses. Moisture and debris on the harness module can cause an electrical short and fire while parked or driving.
Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles because the turbocharger oil supply pipe may crack, causing an oil leak that could increase the risk of engine fire.
Kia is recalling 2022 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines due to fuel leaks that increase fire risk. Dealers will repair the fuel pipe at no cost.
Kia is recalling 2018 Sorento vehicles because a side curtain air bag component may detach during deployment, posing a projectile injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2016-2017 Sorento and 2017 Sportage vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because a rear suspension component may not be properly welded, which could break and increase the risk of a crash.
Kia is recalling 2011-2013 Sorento vehicles because the brake-shift interlock may fail, allowing the car to roll out of Park without the brake being pressed.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because the front passenger seat belt buckle may prevent fastening, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Kia is recalling 2007-2008 Sorento vehicles because the front passenger air bag may be improperly turned off for adult passengers, increasing injury risk in collisions.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
900 manufacturer service bulletins across 21 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.