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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V639📅 Sep 18, 2023

2019 Kia Sorento recall: backup camera

⚠️ What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

💥 The risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC282.

Is the fix 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.)
NHTSA campaign
23V639000
Manufacturer recall #
SC282
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
83,667
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 8, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V639 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V639?

2019 Kia Sorento. 83,667 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.