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2017 Kia Sorento Reliability Ratings

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2017 Kia Sorento Recalls

There have been 3 safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall Date: 12/18/2018
  • Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 71653
  • Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  • Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
  • Dates of Manufacture: APR 18, 2011 to NOV 22, 2016
  • Manufacturer Recall Number: SC172
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 18V907000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Recall Date: 09/20/2017
  • Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 62
  • Consequence: If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
  • Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
  • Dates of Manufacture: MAR 26, 2017 to MAR 29, 2017
  • Manufacturer Recall Number: SC153
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 17V586000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recall Date: 11/29/2016
  • Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 10212
  • Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
  • Dates of Manufacture: OCT 26, 2014 to AUG 24, 2016
  • Manufacturer Recall Number: SC142
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V862000

2017 Kia Sorento Warranty

Kia covers the 2017 Sorento with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Warranty information last updated: 8/19/20

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