Recall 25V-006
Kia America, Inc. recalled the 2024 to 2025 Kia Sorento and 2 other models: Electrical system (body control module, software); Exterior lighting (tail lights); Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-006
- Reported
- January 13, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 74,469 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2024 to 2025
- Kia Sorento Hybrid 2025
- Kia Sorento Phev 2025