Park outside Trailer hitches
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.
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Repair soon Steering
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Air bags
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.