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2020 KIA SORENTO Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded
NHTSA: 22V703000 Park Outside Advisory
Report Date: September 19, 2022

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~70,887 vehicles impacted

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