2021 Kia Sorento problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 0 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Kia Sorento vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- NCAP safety rating — 4-star overall government crash rating+5
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Kia Sorento vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
No owner complaints on file for this model year.
Recalls (4)
- TRAILER HITCHES22V703000
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25V649000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
- POWER TRAIN22V760000
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V519000
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
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