Kia Sorento recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 13, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kia America, Inc. recalls 2024–2025 Kia Sorento, Sorento Phev, Sorento Hybrid

Recall number

25V006000

Brand / firm

Kia

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 74,469 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.