2021 KIA SORENTO Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Kia Sorento has 7 recalls, the most serious being a seatbelt pretensioner on hybrid models that can explode in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants. Three separate recalls involve fire risk. The HVAC blower motor wiring can overheat and melt, potentially starting a fire while driving; this issue is filed across two campaigns, one of which specifically covers LX+ trim models. On 2.5L turbocharged models, a fuel line connection between the high-pressure pump and fuel rail can leak, raising the risk of a fire. There are also two overlapping recalls covering tow hitch wiring harnesses, either factory-installed or dealer-sold accessories, where a short circuit can cause a control module to overheat and start a fire even when the vehicle is parked and off. On the drivetrain side, vehicles with the 2.5L turbocharged engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission can experience a sudden loss of drive power after entering a fault mode, which can reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle in traffic.