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Buying a used 2021 Kia Sorento? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Sorento has 4 recalls in this group, covering a fuel line leak, tow-hitch fire risk, blower motor wiring fire risk and possible loss of power. The tow-hitch recall includes a park-outside instruction. NHTSA lists 12 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with power train appearing in 10, engine in 4 and fuel/propulsion in 3. The record includes 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Powertrain repair history deserves attention alongside documentation for each recall.
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.
- Verify tow-hitch recall completion and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request fuel-line and blower-motor wiring recall repair records.
- Confirm loss-of-power recall completion and ask about powertrain faults.
- 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 Line Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia Sorento and Sportage Tow Hitch Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Sorento Blower Motor Wiring Fire Risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia K5 and Sorento May Lose 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 |