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HighNHTSA·25V006000·Announced 2025-01-13

Kia Sorento software error may disable low beams and taillights

Kia is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento vehicles because a Body Domain Control Unit software error may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect reducing visibility in both directions, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V006000. The potential number of units affected is 74,469.

A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit 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 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." According to NHTSA, a loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO PHEV, SORENTO, SORENTO HYBRID
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
74,469

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SORENTO PHEV
  • SORENTO
  • SORENTO HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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