NHTSA Recall 22V703000: Trailer hitches
Park outside Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70,887 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V703000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC249 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | September 19, 2022 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Safety risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V703000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Kia Sorento PHEV | 2022, 2023 |
| Kia Sportage | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.