Trailer hitchesRecall 22V-703 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 22V-703 covers 70,887 Kia vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 22V703000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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. 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.
The risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,299 vehicles were listed as unreachable.