NHTSA Recall Check

2020 Kia Sorento Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 2020 Kia Sorento. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2020 Kia Sorento

22V703000Reported 19/09/2022PARK OUTSIDE

TRAILER HITCHES

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V703000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

Confirm the recall applies to your specific Kia Sorento by checking the VIN above.
Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
Call any authorized Kia dealer and reference the campaign number.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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