After the 2022-2023MY Sorento, Kia is now recalling the 2019 model over an issue with the rearview camera
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has revealed that a manufacturing error at a supplier means the rearview camera is “susceptible to water intrusion.” If water works its way into the camera then the image could be blank when Reverse is selected, meaning subject vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.Mobis supplied the rearview camera but it has not specified precisely what manufacturing error led to the issue.
A total of 83,667 Kia Sorento models from the 2019 model year are impacted. These vehicles were manufactured between August 1, 2018 and June 12, 2019. Kia North America first identified a potential trend in rearview camera replacements for the 2019 Sorento in mid-July while reviewing field data. It subsequently identified 283 reports of blank/blue rearview cameras across Kia data sources and while it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue, it has implemented a recall.
Owners of impacted Sorento models will be notified from November 13 and asked to bring their vehicle into a local Kia dealer. Company dealers will then inspect the rearview camera and replace it with a new one if necessary. If no water intrusion is found, dealers will simply apply additional waterproofing to the camera wiring harness.related to its rearview camera.
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