Recall 25V006000: 2024–2025 Kia Sorento, 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2025 Kia Sorento Phev

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 13, 2025
Vehicles affected
74,469
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V006000
Manufacturer campaign
SC331
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Owner letters
Feb 21, 2025
Components
Electrical system:body control module:software (Electrical System); Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting); Exterior lighting:tail lights (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology