Active Safety RecallKia SC137Kia SC280Kia SC282NHTSA 16V-480NHTSA 23V-610NHTSA 23V-639
Kia Sorento Other Recall Other Recalls · 2016–2023
Kia has issued 3 other safety recalls covering certain 2016–2023 Sorento vehicles. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 16V-480Sorento · 2016
NHTSA 23V-610Sorento · 2022–2023
NHTSA 23V-639Sorento · 2019
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2016–2023 Sorento
Model years 2016–2023 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sorento model years are not part of this recall — see the Sorento recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
3 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 16V-480, 23V-610, 23V-639 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this other issue on Sorento. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 16V-480 (Kia SC137)29/06/2016
Suspension: Rear
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
The risk: The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.
NHTSA 23V-610 (Kia SC280)31/08/2023
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What happened: 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."
The 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 free 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.
NHTSA 23V-639 (Kia SC282)15/09/2023
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC282.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 16V-480, 23V-610, 23V-639 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC137, SC280, SC282 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Other Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Sorento before the other recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (16V-480, 23V-610, 23V-639) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2016–2023 Kia Sorento vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 16V-480, 23V-610, 23V-639). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Sorento. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 16V-480, 23V-610, 23V-639 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 16V-480 · NHTSA 23V-610 · NHTSA 23V-639.