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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 22V703000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

1

Urgent advisories

Sep 19, 2022

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia Sorento Hybrid average of 2.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Front, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 22V703000

Trailer Hitches

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Sep 19, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V447000

Seat Belts › Front

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Jun 23, 2022

What is recalled

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Safety consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia Sorento Hybrid model years

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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology