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Kia 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.

NHTSA campaign 22V-703 · Reported September 19, 2022 · 70,887 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Sorento and Sportage
VEHICLES AFFECTED
70,887
REMEDY
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-703.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016–2023Kia Sorento
2017–2022Kia Sportage

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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