Kia Sorento Recall R/2022/363: The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump Within The Eight-speed Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT)…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 916
- vehicles in the UK
- 221135
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Sorento vehicles built between 20 January 2020 and 25 August 2022. The High-Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. The dealer will upgrade the software of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The High-Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault Defect: The High-Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. Remedy: Upgrade the software of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). In rare cases it may be necessary to also replace the transmission.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the software of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Sorento built between 20 January 2020 and 25 August 2022 may be included. Kia estimates 916 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 campaign code 221135 or the DVSA reference R/2022/363. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| SorentoPoor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak | Urgent | R/2023/077 | |
| SorentoThe PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire | Urgent | R/2022/343 | |
| 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 | |
| SorentoA fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner | Urgent | R/2022/147 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2022/328 on 30 Nov 2022, for there is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot…. The one launched after it was R/2023/015 on 3 Feb 2023, for an electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a…. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/363, launched 9 January 2023. 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.