How many recalls does the Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 15 recalls for the Kia Sorento across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Kia Sorento?

Across 1,828 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Kia Sorento are Engine (883), Electrical System (244), Unknown Or Other (218), Exterior Lighting (124), Service Brakes (118), Steering (94).

Kia Sorento recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Kia Sorento across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size SUV 15 NHTSA recalls 1,828 owner complaints

15 NHTSA recalls

1,828 owner complaints

37 citing a crash

106 citing a fire

56 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Kia Sorento

The component categories Kia owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 883
Electrical System 244
Unknown Or Other 218
Exterior Lighting 124
Service Brakes 118
Steering 94

Recalls & complaints by model year

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Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Kia Sorento	5	873	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Kia Sorento	4	779	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Kia Sorento	6	176	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Kia Sorento

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Sep 2025

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.…
NHTSA campaign 25V649000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

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 Con…
NHTSA campaign 23V652000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Aug 2023

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 vehi…
NHTSA campaign 23V610000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2022

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.…
NHTSA campaign 22V760000
TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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 d…
NHTSA campaign 22V703000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Jul 2022

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…
NHTSA campaign 22V509000

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