Vehicle recall R/2022/343

Kia Sorento recall: The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat

DVSA recall R/2022/343 names the Kia Sorento. It was launched 6 February 2023. It covers vehicles built 19 March 2012 to 6 October 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/343
Launched: 6 February 2023
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 221086
Vehicles: 6,377 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. 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.

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.

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Sorento	19 March 2012 to 6 October 2014	6,377

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/363 The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault 9 January 2023, Kia Sorento
R/2022/328 There is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot brake pedal being applied. If this occurs and should the parking brake not be activated a vehicle rollaway could occur. 30 November 2022, Kia Sorento
R/2023/077 Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak 24 April 2023, Kia Sorento
R/2023/269 Turn signals may not activate intermittently due to improper switch contact in the multifunction switch 18 September 2023, Kia Sorento
R/2022/143 A fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line 24 May 2022, Kia Sorento
R/2022/147 A fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner 20 May 2022, Kia Sorento

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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