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Buying a used 2024 Kia Sorento? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls, both rated high: sudden loss of power steering assist, and headlights and taillights that may shut off. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The complaint file is small for a recent model year, 39 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, but it includes 4 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries. Electrical system (11) tops the categories, then structure (7), service brakes (6) and unclassified (6), so the lighting issue lines up with what owners report.
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.
- Ask whether the power steering assist recall remedy has been performed.
- Verify the lighting recall is closed, then test headlights and taillights yourself.
- Have a shop scan for stored electrical fault codes before you commit.
- 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 2024 Kia Sorento
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento may lose power steering assist suddenly | Electrical System | high |
| Kia Sorento headlights and taillights may shut off | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
39 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 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 | 11 | Yes |
| Structure | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 4 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 3 | None found |