Kia Sorento 2022 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Risk
Kia recalls 2022-2023 Sorento models with rearview camera mounting clips that may break, causing image display issues and increasing crash risk. Owners must have camera inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento vehicles because rearview camera mounting clips can break, leading to improper image display. This increases the risk of rear crashes, especially when reversing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80989-kia-sorento-2022-back-over-prevention-recall-rearview-camera-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80989-kia-sorento-2022-back-over-prevention-recall-rearview-camera-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V610000
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“Kia Sorento 2022 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80989-kia-sorento-2022-back-over-prevention-recall-rearview-camera-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V610000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V610000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera mounting clips can break, causing the camera image to not display properly. This reduces the driver's rear view, making it harder to see vehicles behind them while reversing. The hazard is specific to vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2023 Kia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently or in tight spaces face higher risk due to potential blind spots.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2022 or 2023. The recall covers Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid models. You may have received a notification letter mailed October 27, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a dealer inspection for the rearview camera housing.
Get Camera Inspected and Replaced
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 57 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V610000 — Kia Sorento 2022 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Risk Hello, I own a Kia Sorento 2022 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Risk that is covered by recall 23V610000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280. 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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Where this comes from
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 #23V610000 (August 31, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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