CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Water can leak into the rearview camera because of a manufacturing error. When this happens, the camera image may not appear on the display, so the driver has less view behind the vehicle. The vehicle also fails to meet federal rear visibility requirements.
A rearview camera that does not show an image reduces what you can see behind your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash while backing up.
An authorized Kia dealer will inspect the rearview camera and add extra waterproofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera if needed. The repair is free. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall SC282.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 2019 |
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