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2021 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

5

4 current

Combined

9.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,007

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.

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2025516 · manufacturer campaign RC219

26 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the blower motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt. Note: This recall only affects Sorento LX+ models.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the blower motor wiring harness and the blower motor resistor.

2,284 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022580 · manufacturer campaign RC171

12 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: K 5 2021–2023 · Sorento 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels 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 dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.

9,039 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2022531 · manufacturer campaign RC170

20 September 2022

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2021–2022

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat. Note: This recall only affects Kia Genuine tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number R5F03AP100 or R5F03AP200. These kits 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 short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to inspect if your vehicle has a trailer wiring harness installed. If it does, Kia advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been complete. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. As an interim repair, Kia will advise you to make an appointment at your local dealership to replace the 30 A "TRAILER" fuse with a 15 A fuse.

2,363 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021421 · manufacturer campaign RC148

9 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: K 5 2021 · Sorento 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

KIA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pipe, as required.

2,968 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 47% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
227 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Kia Sorento get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Kia Sorento at 9.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 227 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Kia Sorento for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,007 in fuel, producing roughly 4,481 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.