{"vehicle":{"id":"2014_kia_sorento","year":2014,"make":"Kia","model":"Sorento"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024549","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for \"Tires\", \"Rims\", \"Front\" and \"Rear\" appear in English only, when they should be listed as \"Tires/Pneus\", \"Rims/Jantes\", \"Front/Avant\" and \"Rear/Arriere\". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThese small errors do not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"INC003","units":647384,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024549"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023529","date":"2023-09-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"RC191","units":276225,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023529"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V652000","date":"2023-09-25","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles.  The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.","mfr_campaign":"SC284","units":1730192,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V652000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021278","date":"2021-05-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit.\nNote: This recall replaces RC138 (Transport Canada recall 2020-405). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create a fire risk.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have the HECU inspected and replaced if necessary. The dealer will also replace the ABS multi-fuse. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"RC146","units":23153,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021278"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V331000","date":"2021-05-10","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.","mfr_campaign":"SC212","units":440370,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V331000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020405","date":"2020-08-31","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-278.\n\nIssue:\nOn certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit.\nNote: This problem may cause the ABS warning light to turn on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create a fire risk.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If there is a brake fluid leak in the HECU, it will be replaced. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"RC138","units":23153,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020405"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V519000","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles.  Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.","mfr_campaign":"SC197","units":440370,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V519000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019153","date":"2019-03-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC025 already have this software update.","mfr_campaign":"SC027","units":29501,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019153"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018742","date":"2018-12-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (Kia RC109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connections of the high pressure fuel pipe to the fuel pump outlet for leaking fuel. If leaking fuel is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.","mfr_campaign":"RC123","units":2878,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018742"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V907000","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.  The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":"SC172","units":71653,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":"2011-04-19","built_to":"2014-02-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017199","date":"2017-04-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the vehicle continues to be driven with worn bearings, the bearings could fail, which could cause an engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Worn bearings could also result in the illumination of the oil pressure lamp in the instrument cluster.  Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly.","mfr_campaign":"RC109","units":37504,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017199"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V224000","date":"2017-03-31","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","summary":"Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.  Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.","mfr_campaign":"SC147","units":618160,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":"2011-04-19","built_to":"2014-02-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V224000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"13V356000","date":"2013-08-13","manufacturer":"Kia Motors Corporation","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","summary":"Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.","mfr_campaign":"SC099","units":9345,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":"2013-01-07","built_to":"2013-03-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/13V356000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2013277","date":"2013-08-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain FWD vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail.  This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.  This could also allow the vehicle to roll away if parked on a sufficient slope, despite the transmission shift lever being set in the PARK position.  Both issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the right front axle shaft assembly.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":384,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2013277"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}