2020-2022 Kia Sorento recalled

Kia Australia has issued a recall for more than 8500 examples of the Sorento large SUV due to a manufacturing defect.

The issue affects 8572 units of the current-generation 'MQ4' model built between 2020 and 2022.

According to the recall notice, production variations could lead to a crack developing in "the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the transmission electric oil pump (EOP), which may lead to failure of the EOP".

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“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.”

Kia Australia said affected owners should immediately contact a dealership to schedule an appointment to have the transmission software updated, free of charge.

A VIN list for the affected vehicles can be found here.

The company can be contacted directly by calling 131 542, or by visiting a dealership, found here.