2016 KIA SORENTO Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Kia Sorento has 11 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a tow hitch wiring harness that can ignite while parked or driving, and an ABS control module in the engine compartment that can also catch fire. A rear suspension component may have an inadequate weld that can break and throw off rear wheel alignment, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Related to this, a rear crossmember bracket weld can also fail and affect suspension alignment in the same way. On the powertrain side, a problem with the transmission shifter can allow the vehicle to be moved out of Park without pressing the brake pedal, creating a rollaway risk. Two separate recalls address the driver's seatback frame, where weld joints can break in a rear-end collision and fail to hold the seat in position. A front passenger seatbelt buckle latch on some vehicles can prevent the belt from fastening at all. An accelerator pedal assembly on certain vehicles can lose its ability to respond, leaving the driver unable to accelerate. The multi-function switch can wear internally and cut the headlights off without warning while in automatic mode. There is also a trailer wiring issue where brake lights can stay illuminated, potentially confusing drivers behind the vehicle.