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2015 Kia Sorento recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 753
Latest campaign: May 10, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	2	May 10, 2021	21V331000 20V519000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Dec 19, 2018	18V907000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 10, 2021Latest campaign


May 10, 202121V331000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 21V331000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212. Campaign NHTSA 21V331000 · May 10, 2021
Aug 27, 202020V519000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V519000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197. Campaign NHTSA 20V519000 · Aug 27, 2020
Dec 19, 201818V907000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V907000 What's wrong 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 replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018

May 10, 202121V331000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

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

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V331000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V331000 · May 10, 2021

Aug 27, 202020V519000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

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

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V519000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V519000 · Aug 27, 2020

Dec 19, 201818V907000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V907000

What's wrong: 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 replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component753

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

753Complaints filed

20Involving a crash

14Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	363	48	6	9	5
Unknown or other	113	15	1	1	0
Structure	100	13	3	1	1
Exterior lighting	91	12	1	0	0
Electrical system	58	8	0	4	0
Power train	42	6	1	0	3
Service brakes	37	5	2	5	3
Steering	33	4	5	0	10
Air bags	30	4	7	0	10
Fuel/propulsion system	28	4	1	1	2
Vehicle speed control	21	3	3	0	1
Hydraulic	15	2	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	8	1	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	1	0	0	0
Seats	6	1	1	0	2

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“The contact rented a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights intermittently failed to illuminate or shorted out, and the check engine warning light illuminated.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770780
Engine
“My car's check engine just started flashing and the ECU has reduced my drivability to limp mode stating that my knock sensors are showing up on scan test and camshaft position exhaust sensor.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770419
Engine
“1) The engine control system / KSDS knock sensor system triggered safety recall code P1326, accompanied by a flashing check engine light.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769090

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2015 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sorento. The most recent, 21V331000 (reported May 10, 2021), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Kia Sorento recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Kia Sorento?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 363 complaints out of 753 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Kia Sorento?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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