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Buying a used 2023 Kia Sorento? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, led by a critical one: heater fan wiring that can catch fire. Neither that nor the backup-camera image failure or the peeling airbag warning labels on the visors carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Owners filed 119 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires and 3 injuries; electrical system (37) leads, followed by unclassified reports (35), engine (30) and power train (20). The electrical pattern echoes the recall themes.
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 heater fan wiring recall repair is completed on this VIN.
- Test the backup camera over several cold and warm starts for a blank image.
- Check that both sun visors still have their airbag warning labels attached.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento heater fan wiring can catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia Sorento: backup camera image may not show up | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Kia Sorento airbag warning labels can fall off visors | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
119 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | Yes |
| Engine | 30 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 24 | None found |
| Power Train | 20 | None found |
| Brakes | 12 | None found |
| Speed Control | 11 | None found |