NHTSA Safety Database · Dean McCrary Kia · Mobile, AL
Kia Sorento PHEV Recalls
Every open NHTSA safety recall for the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), model years 2022–2027, pulled live from the federal database below — matched to your exact VIN, with plain-English guidance on what to do next. Every recall repair is free.
Check Your Sorento PHEV
Enter your 17-character VIN to see every open recall that applies to your exact Sorento PHEV — campaigns can vary by build date and equipment. We query the NHTSA database in real time, so the result is always current.
Prefer to talk? Call with your VIN and we’ll verify every open campaign for you.
How Sorento PHEV Recalls Work
A safety recall means Kia or NHTSA identified a defect or noncompliance that could affect your vehicle’s safety. Not every Sorento PHEV is affected by every recall — it depends on your exact build date, trim, and equipment. Your VIN (checker above) is the definitive, per-vehicle answer; the live federal list below is the complete, always-current record.
What It Means
Recall Severity Labels, Explained
Kia flags its most urgent recalls with plain-language guidance. Park Outside means keep the vehicle parked away from structures and other vehicles until it’s repaired — typically a fire-risk concern. Do Not Drive is more severe still: don’t operate the vehicle at all until the repair is complete. If either label appears when you check your VIN or in the live list below, call us right away and we’ll prioritize your repair.
What To Do
Every Repair Is Free — Act Promptly
Federal law requires that safety recall repairs be performed free of charge — parts and labor — regardless of your Sorento PHEV’s age, mileage, or where you bought it. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN periodically and schedule your free repair as soon as one appears. We’ll confirm parts availability and get you in quickly.
Every Sorento PHEV Recall, Explained
Every NHTSA safety campaign Kia has filed that names or covers the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) to date — newest first, verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. The live federal list below updates automatically if a new campaign opens after this date.
Instrument Cluster2025–2026
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/panel
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
NHTSA 26V-046 · Kia SC361 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Electrical2021–2023
Electrical System · Wiring · FUSES AND Circuit Breakers
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. Kia's PHEV shares the Sorento MQ4 platform and wiring architecture with the gas and hybrid Sorento — confirm your exact VIN's eligibility with the checker above.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Free Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
NHTSA 25V-649 · Kia SC351 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Electrical2024–2025
Electrical System · BODY Control Module · Software
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge.
NHTSA 25V-006 · Kia SC331 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Other2022–2023
BACK OVER Prevention · Sensing System · Camera
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.
Free Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge.
NHTSA 23V-610 · Kia SC280 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Power Loss2016–2022Park Outside
Trailer Hitches
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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix: 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.
NHTSA 22V-703 · Kia SC249 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Air Bags2023
Equipment · OTHER · Labels
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.
Free Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge.
NHTSA 23V-579 · Kia SC277 · See Full Details & Schedule Repair →
Note: A handful of older Sorento-nameplate campaigns are not shown above because their summaries don’t clearly confirm PHEV-build applicability — the live list below and your VIN check are the definitive record for your exact vehicle.
Every Open Sorento PHEV Recall, Live from NHTSA
The list below is generated at request time directly from the NHTSA federal recall database for Sorento PHEV model years 2022–2027 — nothing on this page is pre-written or curated. Use the filters to narrow by model year or system, then run your VIN above for the definitive answer on your exact vehicle.
Model Year
System
Filters narrow this page’s content — your VIN (checker above) is always the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
This page doesn’t pre-write recall summaries — every campaign shown here comes straight from the live NHTSA feed below, current as of the moment you load this page. Run your VIN above for the definitive, per-vehicle check.
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Sorento PHEV Recall FAQs
How do I know if my Sorento PHEV has an open recall?⌄
Enter your 17-character VIN in the checker above — it queries the live NHTSA database and returns every open recall for your exact vehicle. The live list further down this page shows the complete federal record for Sorento PHEV model years 2022–2027, but your VIN is the definitive answer for your specific vehicle.
What does “Park Outside” or “Do Not Drive” mean on a recall?⌄
Park Outside means keep the vehicle parked away from structures and other vehicles until it’s repaired, usually because of a fire risk. Do Not Drive is more urgent — don’t operate the vehicle at all until the free repair is complete. Either label will appear on your VIN check or in the live list if it applies to your Sorento PHEV. Call us right away if you see one and we’ll prioritize your repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento PHEV have?⌄
It depends on your exact model year, build date, and equipment — the count changes over time as NHTSA and Kia issue new campaigns. The live list on this page always reflects the current federal total for Sorento PHEV model years 2022–2027; your VIN is the only reliable answer for your individual vehicle.
How often should I check for new Sorento PHEV recalls?⌄
Recalls can be issued at any time, so it’s worth checking your VIN periodically — especially before a long trip or if you notice any unusual symptoms. We’re also happy to check for you whenever you’re in for service.
I’m buying a used Sorento PHEV. How do I make sure the recalls are done?⌄
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or in the checker above before you buy — open campaigns show immediately. Dean McCrary Kia closes any open recalls free of charge regardless of where you bought the vehicle, and every used Sorento PHEV we retail has its open recalls completed first.
Do I pay anything for Sorento PHEV recall repairs?⌄
No. Safety recall repairs are free by federal law — parts and labor — for the life of the vehicle, at any authorized Kia dealer, no matter where you bought it. Pair a recall with regular maintenance and we’ll handle both in one visit.