KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V610000

Make Model Year
KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-10-27 2023-08-31 2023-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC280

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 144979

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid "PHEV" vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.

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.