Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2021 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
143 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V760000.
69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V519000.
14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V649000.
6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V703000.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 21,575 vehicles across all affected models.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 70,887 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisoryPower Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 69,038 vehicles across all affected models.
Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 39,536 vehicles across all affected models.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.