2016 KIA SORENTO RECALL - #22V703000
RECALL FOR 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. 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 KIA SORENTO |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/20/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
70,887 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for SEATS
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for ENGINE
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
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