Kia Sorento Recall R/2007/077: Curtain Airbags May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2007
- Launched
- 1,864
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/077
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Sorento vehicles built between 4 May 2006 and 28 March 2007. Some of the wires to the airbag control unit are not in the correct order. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the pins on the connector to the control unit refitted in the correct order. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some of the wires to the airbag control unit are not in the correct order. In consequence an incorrect side curtain airbag could deploy in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that some of the wires to the airbag control unit are not in the correct order. In consequence an incorrect side curtain airbag could deploy in the event of a collision. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pins on the connector to the control unit refitted in the correct order.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: curtain airbags may deploy incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the pins on the connector to the control unit refitted in the correct order.
Are You Affected?
Sorento built between 4 May 2006 and 28 March 2007 may be included. Kia estimates 1,864 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/077. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| SorentoThe High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault | Low | R/2022/363 | |
| SorentoThere is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot brake pedal being applied. If this occurs and should the parking brake not be activated a vehicle rollaway could occur | Urgent | R/2022/328 | |
| SorentoA fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line | Urgent | R/2022/143 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2006/001 on 6 Mar 2006, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/127 on 22 Oct 2007, for engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/077, launched 14 May 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.