NHTSA recall 22V703000
Trailer Hitches · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2016 Kia Sorento
- 2017 Kia Sorento
- 2017 Kia Sportage
- 2018 Kia Sorento
- 2018 Kia Sportage
- 2019 Kia Sorento
- 2019 Kia Sportage
- 2020 Kia Sorento
- 2020 Kia Sportage
- 2021 Kia Sorento
- 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2021 Kia Sportage
- 2022 Kia Sorento
- 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2022 Kia Sorento Phev
- 2022 Kia Sportage
- 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2023 Kia Sorento Phev
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Kia Sorento, 2017 Kia Sorento, 2018 Kia Sorento, 2019 Kia Sorento, 2020 Kia Sorento, 2021 Kia Sorento, 2022 Kia Sorento, 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022 Kia Sorento Phev, 2023 Kia Sorento Phev, 2017 Kia Sportage, 2018 Kia Sportage, 2019 Kia Sportage, 2020 Kia Sportage, 2021 Kia Sportage, 2022 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V703000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.