Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V639000 Reported September 15, 2023

Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111

Kia America, Inc. · Back Over Prevention · 83,667 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V639000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC282
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
83,667
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 15, 2023
Completion Rate
47.95

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2019 sorento vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."

Safety Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 8, 2024. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc282.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V639000 or campaign SC282.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V639000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V639000?

NHTSA recall 23V639000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 15, 2023. It addresses: Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 83,667 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V639000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC282. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.