NHTSA safety recalls
2015 Kia Sorento Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sorento — 2 of them relate to service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2015 Kia Sorento as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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21V331000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip · Control Unit/module
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
The riskAn electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
The fix — freeOwners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
What was foundKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
21V331000 at NHTSA20V519000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip · Control Unit/module
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The riskIf the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix — freeKia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
What was foundKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
20V519000 at NHTSA18V907000Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The riskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeKia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
What was foundKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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