2019 Kia Sorento Recalls

Open U.S. safety recalls for the 2019 Kia Sorento, sourced live from NHTSA. Check a different vehicle.

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Recall campaigns found

The 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

TRAILER HITCHES

22V703000

Reported September 19, 2022

Hazard

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

Affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

View official NHTSA notice →

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

23V639000

Reported September 15, 2023

Hazard

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC282.

Affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

View official NHTSA notice →

Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Sorento as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2019 Kia Sorento is recalled?
Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2019 Kia Sorento is safe?
No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.

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