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2023 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2023 Kia Sorento. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2025.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
September 25, 202525V-649Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor39,536
August 31, 202323V-610Back over prevention: sensing system, camera144,979
August 15, 202323V-579Equipment: other, labels50,517

Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor

September 25, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-649

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix: 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: sensing system, camera

August 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-610

What is wrong: 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."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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: other, labels

August 15, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-579

What is wrong: 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."

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.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Kia Sorento

All Kia Sorento recalls · All Kia recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2023 Kia Sorento, the most recent reported on September 25, 2025. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2023 Kia Sorento?

Visibility (1), Back over prevention (1), Equipment (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.