Recall 22V703000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2016-2023 KIA SORENTO
RECALL This recall affects up to 70,887 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V703000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 70,887 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2016 KIA SORENTO, 2017 KIA SPORTAGE, 2017 KIA SORENTO, 2018 KIA SORENTO, 2018 KIA SPORTAGE, 2019 KIA SORENTO, 2019 KIA SPORTAGE, 2020 KIA SPORTAGE, 2020 KIA SORENTO, 2021 KIA SPORTAGE, 2021 KIA SORENTO, 2021 KIA SORENTO HYBRID, 2022 KIA SPORTAGE, 2022 KIA SORENTO, 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID, 2022 KIA SORENTO PHEV, 2023 KIA SORENTO HYBRID, 2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV
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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.
Related Recalls for KIA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V874000 | 2024 KIA SPORTAGE | TRAILER HITCHES | 5,046 | |
| 25V649000 | 2023 KIA SORENTO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 39,536 | |
| 25V794000 | 2024 KIA K5 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 250,547 | |
| 25V745000 | 2025 KIA TELLURIDE | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 45 | |
| 25V493000 | 2023 KIA K5 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 100,063 | |
| 25V494000 | 2023 KIA TELLURIDE | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 201,149 | |
| 25V426000 | 2020 KIA NIRO EV | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 11,327 | |
| 25V548000 | 2025 KIA SORENTO | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 30 | |
| 25V351000 | 2025 KIA K5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 82,281 | |
| 25V099000 | 2023 KIA SELTOS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 137,256 |