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Buying a used 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 21 owner complaints on file · 1 park-outside

Two safety recalls stand out: tow hitch wiring that can catch fire, with Kia advising outdoor parking until it is addressed, and seat belt tighteners that can explode in a crash rather than restrain normally. The complaint record is light for the model year, 21 unverified owner reports to NHTSA with no crashes, fires or injuries listed, split mainly between engine and electrical system. An example fitted with a tow hitch deserves extra attention to the wiring remedy.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm whether a tow hitch harness is fitted and the wiring recall was performed
3. Ask for VIN recall status on the seat belt tightener remedy
4. Inspect the rear for aftermarket trailer wiring or spliced connections
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid

What owners have reported to NHTSA

21 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2022
• 2025
• All Sorento Hybrid recalls