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The Kia Sorento recall covers a fault that could cause the vehicle to lose drive and increase the risk of an accident.


Kia Australia has recalled 8572 examples of its current-generation 2020-2022 Kia Sorento, citing a potential fault with the transmission oil pump.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to variations in production, a crack may develop in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the transmission electric oil pump (EOP) which may lead to failure of the EOP.

“If the EOP (electric oil pump) fails, hydraulic pressure will be lost and the vehicle may lose drive thereby increasing the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”



Date of recall notice 3 January 2023
Make Kia
Model Sorento
Year 2020-2022
Vehicles affected 8572
VIN list Click here to download the list of affected VINs
Contact link Click here to contact the manufacturer

A full list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) for the 8572 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Kia dealership by clicking here.



Paul Gover

Paul Gover has been a motoring journalist for more than 40 years, working on newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and television. A qualified general news journalist and sports reporter, his passion for motoring led him to Wheels, Motor, Car Australia, Which Car and Auto Action magazines. He is a champion racing driver as well as a World Car of the Year judge.

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