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2017 Kia Sorento recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 806
Latest campaign: Sep 19, 2022

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	2	1	Sep 19, 2022	22V703000 16V862000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Dec 19, 2018	18V907000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Sep 21, 2017	17V586000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 19, 2022Latest campaign


Sep 19, 202222V703000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V703000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V703000 · Sep 19, 2022
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
Sep 21, 201717V586000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V586000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail. Risk If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153. Campaign NHTSA 17V586000 · Sep 21, 2017
Nov 30, 201616V862000	Trailer hitches If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V862000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142. Campaign NHTSA 16V862000 · Nov 30, 2016

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 component806

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806Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

32Involving a fire

17Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	387	48	2	17	3
Exterior lighting	125	16	1	0	0
Unknown or other	104	13	1	11	1
Steering	97	12	0	0	0
Electrical system	96	12	0	5	0
Fuel/propulsion system	39	5	0	2	1
Power train	37	5	1	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	27	3	0	3	0
Service brakes	23	3	3	0	2
Vehicle speed control	21	3	1	0	0
Structure	17	2	2	1	4
Air bags	14	2	6	0	10
Fuel system	10	1	0	2	0
Gasoline	10	1	0	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	10	1	0	0	0

13 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
“Check engine light flashing going into limp mode”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770441
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and idling, the engine oil warning light illuminated, and the Apple CarPlay, radio, and HVAC system became inoperable.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769341
Engine
“Yesterday our car was making a knocking noise. It lost power temporarily. Upon pressing the gas pedal to the floor we were able to get up to 30 mph. We made it to a repair shop. They looked at it today.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766758

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2017 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Sorento. The most recent, 22V703000 (reported September 19, 2022), concerns trailer hitches. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Kia Sorento recalls for?

The largest group is trailer hitches, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Kia Sorento?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 387 complaints out of 806 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 32 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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