The 2007 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, the most serious being a moisture intrusion into the ABS module that can cause an electrical short and start an engine compartment fire, even while the vehicle is parked and switched off.
The front passenger airbag carries its own concern: the seat's occupant classification sensor can misread an adult as a child or small-framed occupant and turn the passenger airbag off. If the vehicle is in a crash that would normally trigger airbag deployment, the passenger side bag may not deploy, leaving the front passenger without that protection. This issue stems from how the sensor interprets seating position, so an adult who shifts or sits off-center may be the most likely to trigger the misclassification.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the Anti-lock Brake Module and cause an electrical short.
What the fix does
A relay will be installed in the main junction box to prevent power from reaching the brake control unit when the ignition is off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front seat sensor may incorrectly identify an improperly seated adult as a child or small adult, causing the passenger airbag to turn off when it should be active.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the passenger seat sensor software to correct the identification system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant classification system may incorrectly identify an adult passenger as a child or child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to turn off when an adult is seated there.
What the fix does
Kia will reprogram the occupant classification system control module at no charge to correct the identification error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
