{"vehicle":{"id":"2022_kia_sorento","year":2022,"make":"Kia","model":"Sorento"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025516","date":"2025-09-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Heater And Defroster","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the blower motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt.\nNote: This recall only affects Sorento LX+ models.\n\nSafety Risk:\nWiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the blower motor wiring harness and the blower motor resistor.","mfr_campaign":"RC219","units":2284,"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/2025516"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V649000","date":"2025-09-25","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.","mfr_campaign":"SC351","units":39536,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V649000"},{"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":"2023494","date":"2023-09-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rearview camera mounting clips could fail. If this happens, the rearview camera could fall out of position and cause the rearview image not to display correctly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera housing, and replace it as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"RC187","units":10587,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023494"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V610000","date":"2023-08-31","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.  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.\"","mfr_campaign":"SC280","units":144979,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO","SORENTO HYBRID","SORENTO PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V610000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V027000","date":"2023-01-25","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.  The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":"SC261","units":34,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["SORENTO PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V027000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022580","date":"2022-10-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter \"fail-safe mode\". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.\nNote: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.","mfr_campaign":"RC171","units":9039,"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/2022580"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V760000","date":"2022-10-11","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","summary":"Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles.  The vehicle's \"fail-safe\" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.","mfr_campaign":"SC250","units":69038,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V760000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022531","date":"2022-09-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"Issue:\nCertain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat.\nNote: This recall only affects Kia Genuine tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number R5F03AP100 or R5F03AP200. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.\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 instruct you to inspect if your vehicle has a trailer wiring harness installed. If it does, Kia advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been complete. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. As an interim repair, Kia will advise you to make an appointment at your local dealership to replace the 30 A \"TRAILER\" fuse with a 15 A fuse.","mfr_campaign":"RC170","units":2363,"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/2022531"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V703000","date":"2022-09-19","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"TRAILER HITCHES","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership.  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.","mfr_campaign":"SC249","units":70887,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO","SORENTO HYBRID","SORENTO PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V703000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V509000","date":"2022-07-19","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles.  The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","mfr_campaign":"SC244","units":8,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":"2022-03-28","built_to":"2022-06-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V509000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022333","date":"2022-06-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.\nNote: This recall replaces RC160 (Transport Canada recall 2022-102) and only affects Sorento Hybrid (HEV) and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install protective caps over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.","mfr_campaign":"RC165","units":981,"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/2022333"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V447000","date":"2022-06-23","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.","mfr_campaign":"SC241","units":17199,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["SORENTO HYBRID","SORENTO PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V447000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V202000","date":"2022-03-29","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles.  The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.","mfr_campaign":"SC233","units":26,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SORENTO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V202000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022102","date":"2022-03-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-333.\n\nIssue:\nOn certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.\nNote: This recall only affects Sorento Hybrid (HEV) and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver's and/or passenger's front seat belt pretensioners, as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"RC160","units":57,"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/2022102"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V127000","date":"2022-03-04","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.","mfr_campaign":"SC231","units":213,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["SORENTO HYBRID","SORENTO PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V127000"}],"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."]}