The Lemon IndexKia Sorento recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2025 Kia Sorento, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2014 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Sep 2022 · model years 2016–2023 Park outside
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.
70,887 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V703000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2014–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
440,370 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V331000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2020 · model years 2014–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
440,370 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V519000
Every recall 40
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
42,677 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V046000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2021–2023
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
39,536 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V649000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2025
The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
30 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V548000
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2025 · model years 2024–2025
A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.
74,469 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V006000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2024 · model year 2024
The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
95 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V287000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2011
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
79,812 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V877000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2014 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2019
Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display.
83,667 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V639000
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- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2022–2023
The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display.
144,979 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V610000
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2023 · model year 2023
The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach.
50,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V579000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2021–2022
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.
69,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V760000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Sep 2022 · model years 2016–2023 Park outside
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.
70,887 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V703000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2022 · model year 2016
The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
28,065 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V612000
- Tires · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2022
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).
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V509000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
26 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V202000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2021 2.5L engines only
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
21,575 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V519000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2014–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
440,370 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V331000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model years 2012–2013
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
294,756 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V750000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2020 · model years 2014–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
440,370 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V519000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2007–2009
Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
228,829 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V088000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2012–2017
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.
71,653 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V907000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
97 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V656000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2018
The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
2,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V784000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2017 3.3L engines only
The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
62 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V586000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2012–2014
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
618,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V224000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Nov 2016 · model years 2016–2017
The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.
10,212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V862000
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2016 · model year 2016
The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
1,408 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V770000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
7,901 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V480000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2011–2013
In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes b…
377,062 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V626000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
2,587 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V446000
- Speed control · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2016
Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
12,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V089000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2013 · model year 2014 2.4L engines only
Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
9,345 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V356000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2007–2009, 2011
Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
980,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V114000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2009, 2011
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDA…
2,398 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11E041000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2011 · model years 2007–2008
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007.
10,631 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V473000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2011 · model year 2011 2.4L engines only
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010.
12,690 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V258000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2010 · model year 2011
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2010.
7,697 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V599000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2010 · model year 2011
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010.
35,185 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V388000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2006–2007
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2005 · model year 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Sorento?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento have?
40 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 76.
Which Kia Sorento year has the most recalls?
The 2016, with 8 campaigns. 2011: 8, 2022: 6, 2014: 6.
What are most Kia Sorento recalls about?
Electrical: 6 of the 40 campaigns. Then engine (6) and transmission & drivetrain (5).
What is the newest Kia Sorento recall?
Electrical, filed Jan 2026 (NHTSA 26V046000): Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
What is the biggest Kia Sorento recall?
NHTSA 23V652000 (brakes, Sep 2023) covers 1,730,192 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my Kia Sorento has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Kia dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Kia Sorento: problems and best years · All Kia recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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