KIA SPORTAGE 2019: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V703000

Make Model Year
KIA SPORTAGE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-27 2022-09-19 2022-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC249

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70887

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.