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NHTSA 22V703000 United States

Kia Sorento recall: Trailer Hitches

Official safety recall 22V703000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign22V703000
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Report date2022-09-19
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Kia Sportage2020United States
Kia Sportage2021United States
Kia Sportage2022United States
Kia Sorento2020United States
Kia Sorento2021United States
Kia Sorento2022United States
Kia Sportage2017United States
Kia Sportage2018United States
Kia Sportage2019United States
Kia Sorento2016United States
Kia Sorento2017United States
Kia Sorento2018United States
Kia Sorento2019United States

The problem

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.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The official 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.