2023 Kia Sorento recalls

4 safety recalls, 167 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
167Complaints
6Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Kia Sorento recall list

Electrical System recall

25V-649
September 26, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Safety risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Back Over Prevention recall

23V-610
August 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.

Equipment recall

23V-579
August 15, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.

Trailer Hitches recall

Park outside22V-703
September 19, 2022 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
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.

2023 Kia Sorento owner complaints

167 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System49
Engine48
Unknown or Other44
Power Train29
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Forward Collision Avoidance15
Service Brakes13
Vehicle Speed Control13
Lane Departure12
Steering9

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Unknown or Other

I am filing a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Sorento, purchased new in December 2023. My vehicle has experienced intermittent, unexpected engine stalling and loses acceleration while driving requiring to turn off an back on. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose propulsion while in traffic, potentially resulting in a collision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Kia dealership for evaluation several times over the past year. Despite the reported malfunction, the dealership has been unable to reproduce or identify the cause. The vehicle has not been repaired, and the underlying safety concern remains unresolved. I opened a case

October 27, 2026Power TrainElectrical System

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while stopped at a light or making a left or right turn, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle responded, and the vehicle hesitated and moved forward independently. The contact stated that during the failure, there was a vibration coming from the rear passenger’s side wheel, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The battery and all four tires were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failu

October 21, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

Subject: Request for Review of Potentially Related Electrical Overheating – Kia Sorento HVAC Harness Recall SC351 / NHTSA 25V649 I am requesting that NHTSA review an electrical overheating issue involving my Kia Sorento and consider whether it could be related to the existing HVAC blower-motor resistor harness recall, SC351 / NHTSA 25V649. My vehicle experienced overheating at a terminal on the main relay in the under-hood fuse box. The overheating spread to and melted part of the fuse box. Kia inspected the vehicle in person and informed me that the overheated relay terminal belongs to a different circuit from the HVAC resistor harness involved in the recall. I understand Kia's position tha

October 18, 2026Engine

My 2023 Kia Sorento has experienced continuous mechanical failures, including a serious engine fire in December 2025 while I was driving on the [XXX], which put my life at risk. Following that incident, my vehicle remained in the shop for nearly three months while the engine and related components were replaced, only to experience another failure in March 2026 requiring a transmission replacement, followed by electrical issues in April requiring a wiring harness replacement. In June 2026, my vehicle broke down again and required yet another transmission replacement, leaving me without my vehicle for several additional months. [XXX], my vehicle failed AGAIN while I was in Houston and had to b

October 14, 2026Unknown or Other

The back camera has fallen out and it appears the clips are broken off that was holding camera inside of car.

2023 Kia Sorento crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Kia Sorento PHEV SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Kia Sorento: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.9%.

2023 Kia Sorento recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento. The most recent, filed September 26, 2025, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2023 Kia Sorento problems?

Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (49 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2023 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2023 Kia Sorento earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Kia Sorento?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Sorento, Sorento HEV, Sorento Phev.