Recall 22V703000
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 Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.