The 2008 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls, the most serious being moisture intrusion into the anti-lock brake module that can cause an electrical short and start an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.
The second recall involves the passenger seat sensor, which can misread an adult in the front passenger seat as a child or empty seat and turn off the front passenger airbag, leaving that occupant without airbag protection in a crash.
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 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.
