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2016 KIA SORENTO Recalled by Kia Motors America — TRAILER HITCHES
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
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.
Affected Products
2016 KIA SORENTO. 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."
Why Was This Recalled?
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report