Every 2023 Kia Sorento recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V649000
Sep 25, 2025Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V649000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V610000
Aug 31, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V610000 →Equipment · NHTSA 23V579000
Aug 15, 2023Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
Full recall details for 23V579000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 22V703000
Sep 19, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- 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 dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Full recall details for 22V703000 →
2023 Kia Sorento complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sorento, reporting 4 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries. Kia has issued at least 51 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System47
- Engine47
- Unknown Or Other41
- Power Train27
- Forward Collision Avoidance19
- Fuel/Propulsion System17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (101)
- Power Train (23)
- Engine (17)
- Structure (16)
- Visibility (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
Read Kia Sorento owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sorento. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The brakes failed; they felt spongy, as if my foot were pressing directly against the road. The car accelerated and I headed toward a wall; the sensors didn't stop the vehicle. It came to a halt against the wall after the impact.”
2023 KIA SORENTOAug 19, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757893
“While driving my 2023 Sorento plug-in hybrid a msg appeared that Charging Stopped Check Cable.”
2023 KIA SORENTO PHEVDec 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11702648
Injury reportedCrash
“We were involved in a T-bone type accident at highway speeds. I am filing a complaint because I feel Kia Of America did not pursue potential safety issues with the seatbelts. I called them to inform them of the issue to see if there was any other similar trending reports.”
2023 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDApr 29, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11657484
“The sub roof exploded while on the freeway and all the glass shattered like rain onto the fabric underneath. We pulled over on the side of the freeway and are waiting for a tow. We didn't see any large objects fall or fly towards the car. It sounded like a huge explosion then left a big whole.”
2023 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDJul 6, 2026 · OR
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748566
Fire
“I am reporting a vehicle fire that occurred in June 2025 involving my Kia vehicle. On the day of the incident, I started my car and immediately noticed excessive smoke coming out of the air vents, along with a strong burning smell.”
2023 KIA SORENTOJan 9, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709869
Check your Sorento by VIN
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