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2019 Kia Sorento

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

10.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,162

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2023516 · manufacturer campaign RC189

18 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rearview camera and cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera. The dealer will replace the rearview camera if necessary, and apply additional water proofing to the rearview camera wiring harness.

12,172 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021680 · manufacturer campaign RC152

5 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2021 · Sorento 2016–2020 · Sportage 2017–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness that could fail. Over time, water could leak into the control module and cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be loss of the trailer lights. Note: This recall affects trailer wiring harness kits that may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

Why it matters

A loss of trailer lights could make the trailer less visible. In addition, other drivers may not recognize that the vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the trailer wiring harness. If the harness is from the lot (batch) affected by this problem, the dealer will replace it. Kia recommends that you should always check to ensure that trailer lights work properly before towing.

9,612 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019639 · manufacturer campaign SC029

17 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2019 · Sorento 2019 · Sportage 2019–2020

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.

26,082 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 36% of 179 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
242 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2019 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Kia Sorento get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Kia Sorento at 10.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 242 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Kia Sorento for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,162 in fuel, producing roughly 4,712 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.