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Buying a used 2019 Kia Sorento? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2019 Sorento has 2 recalls in this group, covering tow-hitch fire risk and possible loss of the rearview camera image. The tow-hitch campaign carries a park-outside instruction. Its 426 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 155 involving the engine, 68 the electrical system and 54 the structure. The record lists 10 crashes, 19 fires and 16 injuries. Those complaint counts provide additional areas to investigate beyond confirming completion of the two recall campaigns.
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 tow-hitch recall completion and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Verify the camera recall repair and check rearview image operation.
- Request engine, electrical and structural complaint-related repair records.
- 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 2019 Kia Sorento
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento and Sportage Tow Hitch Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Sorento Rearview Camera May Lose Image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
426 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 19 a fire and 16 injuries. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 155 | None found |
| Electrical System | 68 | None found |
| Structure | 54 | None found |
| Power Train | 51 | None found |
| Fuel System | 24 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | None found |