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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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. 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.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The electric oil pump within the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. This can result in a loss of driving power, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: 01.2020 - 01.2022. Types: e4*2007/46*1530*00.
Due to an error in the Frontal Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) software, the braking assist function may fail when the vehicle approaches a stationary vehicle or a pedestrian. Consequently, the braking assist may not activate during a frontal collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. Production: The affected vehicles are from model year: 2020.. Types: Type-approval numbers: e4*2007/46*0894*10, e4*2007/46*0894*08.
The positive temperature coefficient heater of vehicles fitted with diesel engines may overheat due to potential damage of the wiring harness connector, increasing the risk of fire. Production: 05/2014 - 02/2020. Types: e4*2007/46*0894*07; e4*2007/46*0894*08; e4*2007/46*0894*10; e4*2007/46*0894*01; e4*2007/46*0894*04; e4*2007/46*0894*05; e4*2007/46*0894*06; e4*2007/46*0894*01; e4*2007/46*0894*10;.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain