KIA SORENTO (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2017 Sorento vehicles with 3.3L engines due to potential crankshaft failure causing engine stalling and fire risk. Owners must have crankshaft inspected and engine subassembly replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles with 3.3L engines because the crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and could fail, leading to engine stalling or fire. This recall requires dealers to inspect and potentially replace the engine subassembly at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226146-kia-2017-sorento-engine-recall-crankshaft-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226146-kia-2017-sorento-engine-recall-crankshaft-failure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V586000
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“Kia 2017 Sorento Engine Recall: Crankshaft Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226146-kia-2017-sorento-engine-recall-crankshaft-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V586000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V586000).
Why it’s dangerous
The crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated, causing it to fail. When this happens, the engine can stall, increasing crash risk, and there's also a potential fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Kia Sorento vehicles with 3.3L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the recall fix are at risk of engine stalling or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Sorento has a 3.3L engine. The recall started November 6, 2017, and applies to vehicles purchased between 2017 and the recall date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a recall inspection for your vehicle.
Have Crankshaft Inspected
Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and may replace the engine subassembly at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2017 Sorento being recalled?
The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and could fail, leading to engine stalling or fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2017 Sorento with a 3.3L engine purchased between 2017 and November 6, 2017.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a recall inspection. Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and may replace the engine subassembly at no cost.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V586000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 17V586000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V586000 (September 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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