2020 Kia Sorento — Recalls & Safety
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 136 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.
Every Recall on File
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, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Free 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Official Safety Ratings
2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
Recall Checker
Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2020 Kia Sorento. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.