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Buying a used 2021 Kia Sorento? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls, three of them fire-related and from different sources: a fuel leak, tow hitch wiring with outdoor parking advised, and heater fan wiring. A fourth covers loss of drive power. Against that, the complaint file is small, 12 unverified owner reports with no crashes, fires or injuries, concentrated in power train, then engine and fuel system. Those power train reports sit in the same area as the loss-of-power recall, worth keeping in mind on a test drive.
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.
- Get VIN status on all four recalls, especially the fuel leak and heater fan wiring
- Smell for fuel around the car and look for stains underneath
- Drive at highway speed and note any hesitation or loss of power
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 and Sorento fuel leak can cause fire | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia Sorento and Sportage tow hitch wiring fire risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Sorento heater fan wiring can catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia K5 and Sorento can lose drive power | Power Train | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | Yes |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |