2015 Kia Sorento Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sorento. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V331000May 10, 2021PARK OUTSIDE440,370 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Kia Sorento 2014–2015, Optima 2013–2015

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

  Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes…

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• 20V519000Aug 27, 2020PARK OUTSIDE440,370 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Kia Sorento 2014–2015, Optima 2013–2015

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer…

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• 18V907000Dec 19, 201871,653 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine
  Covers: Kia Sorento 2012–2017, Sportage 2011–2018, Optima 2011–2017

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine…

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP21002Engine Oil Pressure Switch LeakClosed · Nov 12, 2021

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