Kia Sorento recalls
40 safety recalls for the Kia Sorento (model years 2003, 2006–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Kia Sorento recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | 26V046 | 2025–2026 Kia Sorento & 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid + 9 more | Electrical system | 42,677 |
| 2025-10-31 | 25V745 | 2026 Kia Sorento & 2025 Kia Telluride | Tires | 45 |
| 2025-09-26 | 25V649 | 2021–2023 Kia Sorento | Electrical system | 39,536 |
| 2025-08-26 | 25V548 | 2025 Kia K4 & 2025 Kia Sorento | Engine | 30 |
| 2025-01-13 | 25V006 | 2024–2025 Kia Sorento & 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid + 1 more | Lights | 74,469 |
| 2024-04-23 | 24V287 | 2024 Kia Sorento | Electrical system | 95 |
| 2023-12-26 | 23V877 | 2011 Kia Sorento | Engine | 79,812 |
| 2023-09-26 | 23V652 | 2010–2019 Kia Borrego & 2012–2017 Kia RIO + 10 more | Brakes | 1,730,192 |
| 2023-09-18 | 23V639 | 2019 Kia Sorento | Backup camera | 83,667 |
| 2023-09-01 | 23V610 | 2022–2023 Kia Sorento & 2022–2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid + 1 more | Backup camera | 144,979 |
| 2023-08-16 | 23V579 | 2023 Kia Sorento | Equipment | 50,517 |
| 2022-10-12 | 22V760 | 2021–2023 Kia K5 & 2021–2022 Kia Sorento | Powertrain & transmission | 69,038 |
| 2022-09-20 | 22V703 | 2016–2022 Kia Sorento & 2017–2022 Kia Sportage + 2 more | Trailer hitch | 70,887 |
| 2022-08-10 | 22V612 | 2016 Kia Sedona & 2016 Kia Sorento | Powertrain & transmission | 28,065 |
| 2022-07-20 | 22V509 | 2022 Kia Sorento & 2022 Kia Telluride | Tires | 8 |
| 2022-03-30 | 22V202 | 2022 Kia Sorento | Engine | 26 |
| 2021-07-09 | 21V519 | 2021–2022 Kia K5 & 2021 Kia Sorento | Fuel system | 21,575 |
| 2021-05-11 | 21V331 | 2013–2015 Kia Optima & 2014–2015 Kia Sorento | Brakes | 440,370 |
| 2020-12-03 | 20V750 | 2012–2015 Kia Forte & 2012–2015 Kia Forte Koup + 4 more | Engine | 294,756 |
| 2020-08-28 | 20V519 | 2013–2015 Kia Optima & 2014–2015 Kia Sorento | Brakes | 440,370 |
| 2020-02-18 | 20V088 | 2006–2010 Kia Sedona & 2007–2009 Kia Sorento | Brakes | 228,829 |
| 2019-01-30 | 18V907 | 2011–2018 Kia Sportage & 2011–2017 Kia Optima + 1 more | Engine | 71,653 |
| 2018-09-27 | 18V656 | 2018 Kia Sorento | Steering | 97 |
| 2017-12-11 | 17V784 | 2018 Kia Sorento | Airbag | 2,014 |
| 2017-09-25 | 17V586 | 2017 Kia Sorento | Engine | 62 |
| 2017-04-05 | 17V224 | 2011–2014 Kia Optima & 2012–2014 Kia Sorento + 1 more | Engine | 618,160 |
| 2016-11-30 | 16V862 | 2016–2017 Kia Sorento & 2017 Kia Sportage | Electrical system | 10,212 |
| 2016-10-24 | 16V770 | 2016 Kia Sorento | Seats | 1,408 |
| 2016-06-29 | 16V480 | 2016 Kia Sorento | Suspension | 7,901 |
| 2015-10-06 | 15V626 | 2011–2013 Kia Sorento | Powertrain & transmission | 377,062 |
| 2015-07-14 | 15V446 | 2016 Kia Sorento | Seat belt | 2,587 |
| 2015-02-13 | 15V089 | 2016 Kia Sorento | Speed control | 12,361 |
| 2013-08-15 | 13V356 | 2014 Kia Sorento | Powertrain & transmission | 9,345 |
| 2013-04-01 | 13V114 | 2007–2011 Kia Sedona & 2007–2011 Kia Sorento + 7 more | Lights | 980,377 |
| 2011-09-14 | 11V473 | 2007–2008 Kia Sorento | Airbag | 10,631 |
| 2011-04-28 | 11V258 | 2011 Kia Sorento | Powertrain & transmission | 12,690 |
| 2010-12-03 | 10V599 | 2011 Kia Sorento | Brakes | 7,697 |
| 2010-08-31 | 10V388 | 2011 Kia Sorento & 2010 Kia Soul | Electrical system | 35,185 |
| 2009-04-17 | 09V130 | 2006–2007 Kia Sedona & 2006–2007 Kia Sorento + 3 more | Lights | 139,844 |
| 2005-08-09 | 05V353 | 2003 Kia Sorento | Fuel system | 2,935 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento have?
The Kia Sorento has 40 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2003, 2006–2026. The 2016 model year has the most (8).
Are Kia Sorento recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)