Kia America, Inc. is recalling 83,667 of its 2019 Sorento vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that allows water to leak into the rearview camera. This water intrusion can cause the camera image to fail and not appear on the dashboard display while reversing. Dealers will inspect the camera for damage and either add additional waterproofing to the camera harness or replace the camera entirely at no cost to owners.
If the rearview camera image does not appear, the driver's visibility behind the vehicle is significantly reduced. This failure to display a clear rear view increases the risk of hitting a person or object, leading to a crash.
You have 2 options:
Inspection and additional waterproofing of the camera harness.
Rearview camera replacement.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response