Recall record at a glance
| Official record | 22V703000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Vehicle Recalls |
| Recalling firm | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Location | United States |
What the recall covers
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.
Potential consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy described by NHTSA
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.
Vehicle pages currently linked in our database
These are the make, model and model-year pages currently linked to this campaign in Recall Lookup USA. The official NHTSA record may cover additional vehicles.
- 2022 Kia Sorento
- 2022 Kia Sportage
- 2021 Kia Sorento
- 2021 Kia Sportage
- 2020 Kia Sorento
- 2020 Kia Sportage
- 2019 Kia Sorento
- 2019 Kia Sportage
Additional NHTSA 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.
What to do next
Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.
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