CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rearview camera mounting clips on these Sorento vehicles may break. If that happens, the camera image may not appear properly on the display, which reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle and can increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles also do not meet the federal rear visibility standard (FMVSS 111).
The fix is free. Authorized Kia dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace the camera housing if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023.
Check your VIN for open recalls and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC280) to schedule the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 20222023 |
| Kia Sorento Phev | 20222023 |