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Buying a used 2023 Kia Sorento Phev? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls apply: tow hitch wiring that can catch fire, where Kia advised parking outside until repaired, and a backup camera that may not display an image. The complaint record is small, just eight unverified owner reports with no crashes, fires or injuries, touching electrical system, engine and fuel/propulsion. With so few reports there is little pattern to read either way, so the practical work is confirming both remedies and inspecting the plug-in hardware yourself.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the tow hitch wiring recall was completed, especially if a hitch is fitted
- Check the backup camera displays reliably across several restarts
- Ask for charging history and have the plug-in system and battery checked
- 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 2023 Kia Sorento Phev
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento and Sportage tow hitch wiring fire risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Sorento: backup camera image may not show up | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |