2016 KIA Sorento recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

22V703000 · 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 202218V907000 · 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 201816V862000 · 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 201615V446000 · 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 2015