2007 KIA SORENTO
4 recalls, 224 complaints - 36 TSBs
20V088000 Feb 14, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's numb... Read more
13V114000 Apr 1, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 201... Read more
Consequence
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead... Read more
Remedy
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
11V473000 Sep 7, 2011
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN... Read more
Consequence
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE OCS MISCLASSIFIES AN ADULT PASSENGER. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, THE FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN SOME FRONTAL COLLISIONS, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy
KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.
09V130000 Apr 17, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE TH... Read more
Consequence
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Complaint Statistics
224 total complaints
20 crashes 9 fires 21 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 30 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 14 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Sep 27, 2024
Car suddenly breaks without my control, and wheels do not recognize new paved roads. Traction light stays on. Car pulls me outside of lane and I have to force the wheel to drive straight and stay in the lane.
LANE DEPARTURE
Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Sep 27, 2024
Car suddenly breaks without my control, and wheels do not recognize new paved roads. Traction light stays on. Car pulls me outside of lane and I have to force the wheel to drive straight and stay in the lane.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Nov 9, 2023
Incident date: Nov 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger’s side front headlight bulbs burned out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the bulbs were replaced, but the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that the wiring harness ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 18, 2019
I STOPPED TO GET GAS AT A CLUB STORE & LEFT ON A FULL TANK. RIGHT AFTER LEAVING THE PUMP I PULLED ASIDE IN THE PARKING LOT TO GET SITUATED AND AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATER I BEGAN TO DRIVE AWAY AND THEN I STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING WEIRD ABOUT THE SAME TIME I NOTICED A THIN CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE AND ... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 18, 2019
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? In the past few months (My 23 to current Sept 23) the idle stop system would occasionally not restart when gas was applied. This mostly occurred when stopped for a traffic light and I would have to go... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2022
Incident date: Dec 9, 2022
2007 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 12, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
ABS LIGHT STAY ON, AND WHEN DRIVING THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AND TURN BACK ON WILL DRIVING
AIR BAGS
Nov 10, 2021
Incident date: May 6, 2021
With or without passengers in vehicle, passenger side air bag does not come on.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 9, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2020
I tried to contact the manufacturer to fix the recall but they have told me multiple times they do not have the part to replace or fix.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 25, 2020
Incident date: Oct 25, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME REALLY STIFF LIKE I LOST POWER STEERING. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PRESSED THE GAS TO TRY TO SWITCH LANES AS I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND NEEDED TO REACH THE SH... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 25, 2020
Incident date: Oct 25, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME REALLY STIFF LIKE I LOST POWER STEERING. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PRESSED THE GAS TO TRY TO SWITCH LANES AS I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND NEEDED TO REACH THE SH... Read more
STEERING
Oct 25, 2020
Incident date: Oct 25, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME REALLY STIFF LIKE I LOST POWER STEERING. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PRESSED THE GAS TO TRY TO SWITCH LANES AS I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND NEEDED TO REACH THE SH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2020
Incident date: Aug 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE CONTACT SAT IN THE SEAT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,200.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2020
I RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRES DUE TO BRAKING CIRCUITS IN THE EARLY SPRING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AS SUGGESTED. I RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE AT THE END OF JUNE. THE SUV WAS SERVICED 7/14/20 FOR A RECALL ON THE BRAKING CIRCUI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2020
I RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRES DUE TO BRAKING CIRCUITS IN THE EARLY SPRING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AS SUGGESTED. I RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE AT THE END OF JUNE. THE SUV WAS SERVICED 7/14/20 FOR A RECALL ON THE BRAKING CIRCUI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Jul 29, 2020
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING, NOT RUNNING, THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND UNDER THE DASH. THE SMOKE GOT MUCH WORSE AND THE HEAT FROM THE SOURCE WAS GROWING. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTING THE POSITIVE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY THE SMOKE SLOWED AND EVENTU... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT IDLE AT FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU, WHEN HE SAW SMOKE EXITING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK AT THE PARKING LOT AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A WET TOWEL. A F... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 27, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN HE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS DESTINATION... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 28, 2020
Incident date: May 4, 2017
THE SPEED SENSOR LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO START BY SHIFTING 1 AND SECOND GEAR THEN WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 40 IN WILL GO INTO 3RD AND THE D LIGHTS UP...I WILL ONLY HAVE 4TH GEAR NO 5TH SO THE ENGINE IS AT 3000 RPMS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS! IT USES MORE FUEL AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: Apr 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: Apr 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: Apr 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED... Read more
Fire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 15, 2020
Incident date: Mar 25, 2020
NHTSA SITE DOES NOT YET REFLECT THAT NHTSA RECALL #: 20V088 AFFECTS MY VEHICLE. YOUR SITE, WHICH ISSUED THAT RECALL STATES THAT THERE ARE 0 UNRESOLVED RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, BUT MY VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN SERVICED FOR THAT RECALL. THE NHTSA SITE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THIS RECALL DATED MARC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 15, 2020
Incident date: Mar 25, 2020
NHTSA SITE DOES NOT YET REFLECT THAT NHTSA RECALL #: 20V088 AFFECTS MY VEHICLE. YOUR SITE, WHICH ISSUED THAT RECALL STATES THAT THERE ARE 0 UNRESOLVED RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, BUT MY VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN SERVICED FOR THAT RECALL. THE NHTSA SITE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THIS RECALL DATED MARC... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Apr 5, 2020
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY KIA SORENTO, IT SAYS IT IS DUE TO A ELECTRICAL ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. AND FOLLOWED BY THIS LETTER MY LIGHT DOES STAY ON FOR THIS PART AND OTHER LIGHTS ARE ON TOO DO TO THIS. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS KIA NOW. I THINK FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD RECAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Apr 5, 2020
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY KIA SORENTO, IT SAYS IT IS DUE TO A ELECTRICAL ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. AND FOLLOWED BY THIS LETTER MY LIGHT DOES STAY ON FOR THIS PART AND OTHER LIGHTS ARE ON TOO DO TO THIS. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS KIA NOW. I THINK FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD RECAL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Apr 5, 2020
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY KIA SORENTO, IT SAYS IT IS DUE TO A ELECTRICAL ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. AND FOLLOWED BY THIS LETTER MY LIGHT DOES STAY ON FOR THIS PART AND OTHER LIGHTS ARE ON TOO DO TO THIS. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS KIA NOW. I THINK FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD RECAL... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Apr 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE LETTER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM BUILDINGS AND OTHER VEHICLES. THE VIN TOOL SHOWED NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AND REAR ENDED A SECOND VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED, BUT THE AIR BAG DID ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 27, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
PASSAGER AIRBAG WON'T TURN ON.
AIR BAGS
May 22, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
( PASSENGER SIDE ) AIRBAG IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN SEAT. KIA REPLACED THE THE SENSOR AND AFTER RETURNING HOME IT STILL WAS NOT WORKING.KLA TOLD ME THAT SENSE IT HAS BEEN ALREADY REPLACED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY WOULD DO.
SEATS
May 22, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
( PASSENGER SIDE ) AIRBAG IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN SEAT. KIA REPLACED THE THE SENSOR AND AFTER RETURNING HOME IT STILL WAS NOT WORKING.KLA TOLD ME THAT SENSE IT HAS BEEN ALREADY REPLACED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY WOULD DO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2019
Incident date: Jan 28, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES AND "PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF" INDICATOR INDICATES OFF, EVEN WHEN AN ADULT IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, HORN WON'T BLOW AT TIMES.
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2019
Incident date: Jan 28, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES AND "PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF" INDICATOR INDICATES OFF, EVEN WHEN AN ADULT IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, HORN WON'T BLOW AT TIMES.
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V473000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VANCOUVER KIA (3400 NE AUTO MALL DR, VANCOUVER, WA 98662, (360) 342-9104) WA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Feb 4, 2018
SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SWITCHES BRAKE LIGHT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AIR BAG FRONTAL SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE. NO BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKE IS PRESS, CRUISE ONTROL, ESC LIGHT, AIR BAG AND GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Feb 4, 2018
SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SWITCHES BRAKE LIGHT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AIR BAG FRONTAL SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE. NO BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKE IS PRESS, CRUISE ONTROL, ESC LIGHT, AIR BAG AND GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Feb 4, 2018
SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SWITCHES BRAKE LIGHT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AIR BAG FRONTAL SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE. NO BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKE IS PRESS, CRUISE ONTROL, ESC LIGHT, AIR BAG AND GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 11, 2018
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING, IT JUMPS WHEN ON MOTION. WHEN DRIVING IN THE NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, REAR WIPER IS WORKING NON STOP EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. THIS ELECTRIC SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO SYSTEM.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 11, 2018
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING, IT JUMPS WHEN ON MOTION. WHEN DRIVING IN THE NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, REAR WIPER IS WORKING NON STOP EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. THIS ELECTRIC SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO SYSTEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2018
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING, IT JUMPS WHEN ON MOTION. WHEN DRIVING IN THE NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, REAR WIPER IS WORKING NON STOP EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. THIS ELECTRIC SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO SYSTEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Aug 9, 2018
THIS MORNING I WAS IN A CITY STREET HAD JUST LEFT HOME AND TURN ON THE FRONT DEFOGGER, AFTER 2-3 MIN. I NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN I HEARD A CRACKLING SOUND. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDNT KNOW WHAT WAS BURNING. I THEN TURNED AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME. THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE ON ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 13, 2018
Incident date: Jul 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2018
Incident date: May 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE R... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 30, 2018
Incident date: May 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE R... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 28, 2016
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON , I PURCHASED THIS CAR LAST 2016 AND WHEN I CHECKED FOR RECALLS SAID NOTHING PENDING BUT THIS ISSUE ITS BEEN ALWAYS SINCE I BOUGHT IT ,SOMETIMES LIGHT GOES BLINKING,VEHICLE IS IN USE ,CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID THIS CAR WAS ALREADY CHECKED FOR THAT RECALL .REC... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 6, 2017
WE HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME. THERE THE DEALER NOTICED THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE REAR END ON HAD RUSTED AWAY AND IT WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CAR HAS AROUND 45,000 MILES ON IT AND I FEEL THAT AN ISSUE LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 6, 2017
WE HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE CAR AND IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME. THERE THE DEALER NOTICED THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE REAR END ON HAD RUSTED AWAY AND IT WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CAR HAS AROUND 45,000 MILES ON IT AND I FEEL THAT AN ISSUE LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 21, 2017
Incident date: Sep 8, 2017
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE CHANGE ALL THE BREAK PADS, AND WHEN I PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL I GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR PANEL. I HAVE ALL READY BLEED ALL THE LINE TO GET THE AIR OUT, BUT IT NOT WORKING. THEIR IS NO BRAKE LIGTH ON, AND ON CARS.COM I SEE SOME RECALLS AND THE KIA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 21, 2017
Incident date: Sep 8, 2017
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE CHANGE ALL THE BREAK PADS, AND WHEN I PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL I GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR PANEL. I HAVE ALL READY BLEED ALL THE LINE TO GET THE AIR OUT, BUT IT NOT WORKING. THEIR IS NO BRAKE LIGTH ON, AND ON CARS.COM I SEE SOME RECALLS AND THE KIA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 KIA SORENTO
36 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
PS067_R1
Oct 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e
PS067_R1
Oct 19, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e
PS539
Mar 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
PS-211
May 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KIA: DUE TO DESIGN OF DRAIN HOLES IN VALLEY OF LAMBDA V6 ENGINES, A MISDIAGNOSE OF A POSSIBLE OIL LEAK SOURCE IN REAR MAIN SEAL OR OIL PAN, WHEN ACTUAL LEAKS COMING FROM ENGINE VALLEY,OIL FILTER HOUSING, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND/OR GASKET
034
Jan 1, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KIA: THERE MAY BE ERRATIC SHIFTING, SHIFT SHOCK, AND A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITHIN THE TRANSFER MOTOR. *RM
TSB-077
Sep 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE IDLE IRREGULARITY WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED/DEPRESSED. *PE
TSB-077
Sep 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE IDLE IRREGULARITY WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED/DEPRESSED. *PE
TSB-021
Feb 1, 2010
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
KIA MOTORS: SOME VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKING SYMPTOM WHEN THE DAMPER CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10.
TSB-021
Feb 1, 2010
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KIA MOTORS: SOME VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKING SYMPTOM WHEN THE DAMPER CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10.
TSB-044
Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
TSB-044
Nov 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
KT-2009050801
May 8, 2009
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
KIA MOTORS: THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). THE OCS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PASSENGERS SEAT CUSHION, AND MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS BASED ON A COMIBINA
KT-2009050801
May 8, 2009
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
KIA MOTORS: THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). THE OCS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PASSENGERS SEAT CUSHION, AND MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS BASED ON A COMIBINA
TSB-022
May 1, 2009
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KIA: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR THE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY (LCC) WHEN CERTAIN ACCESSORIES ARE ADDED TO A COMPLETED VEHICLE PRI0
KT-2009042201
Apr 22, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES, THE ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR P2A00 OR P2A03.
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
041
May 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME CUSTOMERS OF 2006-2007 SEDONA (VQ), 2007 AMANTI (GH), OR 2007 SORENTO (BL) MAY EXPERIENCE A CONCERN OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) BEING ON. 02 SENSOR (HO2S) CODES. *PE
021
May 1, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2007-2008MY SORENTO (BL) TCM REPROGRAM. *NJ
036
Nov 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) UPGRADE FOR 2007 SORENTO (BL) 3.8L MODELS (P0110 REPROGRAM). *NJ
028
Apr 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LAMBDA ENGINE NOISES. *KB
067
Apr 1, 2007
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE RATTLE. *KB
068
Feb 1, 2007
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SERVICE CAMPAIGN ECU REPROGRAM. *KB
018
Jan 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, KIA SORENTO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE23019
Opened: Nov 13, 2023 , Closed: Jul 23, 2024
Loss of Motive Power
On November 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-019) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power relating to head gasket and/or head bolt failure in Model Year (MY) 2016-2017 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with the 3.3 L Lambda II engine. W... Read more
DP21002
Opened: Nov 12, 2021 , Closed: Jun 26, 2023
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak
In a letter dated September 30, 2021, Mr. Gerald James (the petitioner) requested that NHTSA conduct an investigation of the Model Year (MY) 2015-2017 Kia Sorento equipped with 3.3L V6 ?Lambda? engines for ?severe oil leaks? from the oil pressure switch (OPS) that could ?lead to engine failure? with... Read more
PE20008
Opened: Jun 1, 2020 , Closed: Jan 25, 2022
Headlight Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on seventy-four Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting headlight failures on model year (MY) 2011-2013 KIA Sorento vehicles.In its response to ODI's June 25, 2020, information request letter (portions of w... Read more
EA14002
Opened: May 12, 2014 , Closed: Jan 15, 2021
Panoramic Glass Sunroof Breakage
The investigation focused on spontaneous breakage (fracture) of the panoramic sunroof (sunroof) on MY 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles. The sunroof is constructed of tempered glass (often referred to as ?safety glass?), which, when broken, crumbles into granular chunks rather than splintering into jag... Read more
PE13035
Opened: Oct 21, 2013 , Closed: May 21, 2014
Panoramic Sunroof Breakage
On October 21, 2013 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-035 in order to further examine claims that the sunroof would spontaneously break on 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles.The majority of these claims occurred while the vehicle was in motion.Glass shattering while driving may distr... Read more
PE10023
Opened: Jul 12, 2010 , Closed: Dec 21, 2011
Fuel Spill During Refueling
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the gro... Read more
EA09017
Opened: Nov 19, 2009 , Closed: Sep 26, 2011
Air Bag Occupant Classification System
The Sorento's front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is seated in the passenger seat. The front passenger air bag is designed to be turned off in limited circumstances including when children and small adults are seated in the front passenger seat, there is a child restraint in that... Read more
PE09034
Opened: Jul 17, 2009 , Closed: Nov 30, 2009
AIR BAG OCS
KIA REPORTS THAT FOR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO THE SOFTWARE UPDATE OF 11/27/2007, THE VEHICLES CAN IMPROPERLY CLASSIFY AN ADULT AS A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT AND THUS ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG OFF WARNING LIGHT AND SUPPRESS THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIRBAG.ON MAY 12, 2009, KIA LAUNCHED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETI... Read more
KIA SORENTO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA SORENTO across all model years (2003, 2026).
79
Total Recalls
14,060
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
576
Reported Crashes
486
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
KIA SORENTO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 128 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 57 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 208 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 290 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 367 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 191 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 632 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 340 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,041 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 1,635 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 964 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 1,379 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 1,298 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 1,208 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 2,077 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 79 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 319 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 4 | 224 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 382 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 457 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 341 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 421 | View |