Worldwide, 105,825 older Kia Sorento that left the production line between 16. 3. 2012 and 14. 8. 2014 have to be checked in the workshop. The reason is a faulty plug connection of the electric auxiliary heater. A fire hazard cannot be ruled out. In Germany, the recall covers 5,452 vehicles.
As a remedial measure, the PTC heater relay is replaced in the workshop and the cable holder on the PTC auxiliary heater element is repositioned. If the connector plug is damaged, the PTC auxiliary heating element and connector plug will also be replaced. The internal code for the recall is “221086”.
Recall details
| Make: | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model: | Sorento |
| Year of manufacture: | 2012 – 2014 |
| Production: | 16. 3. 2012 – 14. 8. 2014 |
| Extent: | 105,825 |
| Code: | 221086 |
Source: KBA 012368
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at “What the owner should do?”).