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2023 Kia Sorento recalls and problems

3 recalls and 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Sorento.

3
recalls
125
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Kia Sorento recalls

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor · Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA campaign 25V649000 · reported September 25, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 39,536 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 23V610000 · reported August 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 144,979 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 23V579000 · reported August 15, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 50,517 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Unknown or other

Subject: Request for Review of Potentially Related Electrical Overheating – Kia Sorento HVAC Harness Recall SC351 / NHTSA 25V649 I am requesting that NHTSA review an electrical overheating issue involving my Kia Sorento and consider whether it could be related to the existing HVAC blower-motor resistor harness recall…

Oct 18, 2026 · Engine

My 2023 Kia Sorento has experienced continuous mechanical failures, including a serious engine fire in December 2025 while I was driving on the […], which put my life at risk. Following that incident, my vehicle remained in the shop for nearly three months while the engine and related components were replaced, only to…

Oct 9, 2026 · Power train

The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission malfunction while operation on public roads. The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and a diagnostic scan from the app revealed active error code P1C2D03. This specific component failure looks like it relates directly to Kia Safety Recall SC250 (NHTSA…

Oct 2, 2026 · Power train

The car loses power, the transmission shutters and slips at low speeds

Oct 1, 2026 · Unknown or other

I purchased my 2023 Kia Sorento in 2024 from Rohrman Kia in Lafayette, Indiana. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had approximately 9,000 miles and had previously been utilized as a dealership loaner vehicle. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced recurring mechanical concerns involving the vehicle’s auto…

Sorento model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 11401112
2021 425451
2022 619341
2023 312532
2024 24341
2025 37770
2026 2620

Across all years, the 2011 Sorento has the most complaints (1,520). All Kia Sorento years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento, the most recent reported on September 25, 2025 (Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor, Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sorento?
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (38 complaints), followed by unknown or other (37).
How many 2023 Kia Sorento complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 125 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.