RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

KIA Sorento recalls

38 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

38recalls on file
38with a remedy available
4do-not-drive / park-outside
Jan 26latest recall
Engine & powertrain 12Electrical 7Brakes & stability 4Camera, lights & visibility 3Tires 2Equipment 2Steering & suspension 2Air bags 2
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Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

26V046000 · KIA America, Inc.Electrical System recallDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalOver-the-air update43KunitsJan 2625V745000 · KIA America, Inc.Tires recallThe vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and…TiresFree replacement45unitsOct 202525V649000 · KIA America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.ElectricalFree replacement40KunitsSep 202525V548000 · KIA America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement30unitsAug 202525V006000 · KIA America, Inc.Electrical System recallA software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.ElectricalFree software update74KunitsJan 202524V287000 · KIA America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering…ElectricalFree replacement95unitsApr 202423V877000 · KIA America, Inc.Engine recallAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Engine & powertrainFree software update80KunitsDec 202323V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202323V639000 · KIA America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallDue to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement84KunitsSep 202323V610000 · KIA America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement145KunitsAug 202323V579000 · KIA America, Inc.Equipment recallThe air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach.EquipmentFree replacement51KunitsAug 202322V760000 · KIA America, Inc.Power Train recallThe vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction…Engine & powertrainFree software update69KunitsOct 202222V703000 · KIA America, Inc.Trailer Hitches recallDebris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which…Park outsideEquipmentFree replacement71KunitsSep 202222V612000 · KIA America, Inc.Power Train recallThe vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift…Engine & powertrainFree replacement28KunitsAug 202222V509000 · KIA Motors AmericaTires recallThe vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS)…TiresFree replacement8unitsJul 202222V202000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.Engine & powertrainFree replacement26unitsMar 202221V519000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.Fuel systemFree replacement22KunitsJul 202121V331000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree repair440KunitsMay 202120V750000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Engine & powertrainFree software update295KunitsDec 202020V519000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement440KunitsAug 202020V088000 · KIA Motors AmericaElectrical System recallMoisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.ElectricalFree repair229KunitsFeb 202018V907000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallThe high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during…Engine & powertrainFree replacement72KunitsDec 201818V656000 · KIA Motors AmericaSteering recallThe cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the…Steering & suspensionFree replacement97unitsSep 201817V784000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.Air bagsFree replacement2,014unitsDec 201717V586000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.Engine & powertrainFree replacement62unitsSep 201717V224000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallMachining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.Engine & powertrainFree replacement618KunitsMar 201716V862000 · KIA Motors AmericaElectrical System recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch…ElectricalFree replacement10KunitsNov 201616V770000 · KIA Motors AmericaSeats recallThe driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as…Seats & beltsFree replacement1,408unitsOct 201616V480000 · KIA Motors AmericaSuspension recallA component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.Steering & suspensionFree repair7,901unitsJun 201615V626000 · KIA Motors AmericaPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or…Engine & powertrainFree replacement377KunitsOct 201515V446000 · KIA Motors AmericaSeat Belts recallThe affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening…Seats & beltsFree replacement2,587unitsJul 201515V089000 · KIA Motors AmericaVehicle Speed Control recallDue to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.Driver assistanceFree replacement12KunitsFeb 201513V356000 · KIA Motors CorporationPower Train recallDue to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.Engine & powertrainFree replacement9,345unitsAug 201313V114000 · KIA Motors CorporationExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement980KunitsApr 201311V473000 · KIA Motors CorporationAir Bags recallThe front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. the front passenger air bag is designed to…Air bagsSee remedy11KunitsSep 201111V258000 · KIA Motors CorporationPower Train recallThe intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right…Engine & powertrainFree replacement13KunitsApr 201110V599000 · KIA Motors CorporationService Brakes, Hydraulic recallSome of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement7,697unitsNov 201010V388000 · KIA Motors CorporationElectrical System recallA limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting…ElectricalFree replacement35KunitsAug 2010