Recall number R/2022/343


There are 6377 KIA vehicles affected by the recall R/2022/343.

This recall was issued on February 6th, 2023 and all the details of this KIA recall (R/2022/343 - The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire. ) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2022/343

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2023-02-06

Reason for concern

The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire.

Reason for recall

The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) diesel models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire.

Remedy

Replace the PTC relay and move the wiring fixing point. In cases of local thermal damage of PTC replace the PTC core and connector.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local KIA dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official KIA service.

KIA Reference ID

221086

Number of affected KIA cars

6377

KIA vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
SORENTO2012-03-19

to

2014-10-06


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