The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V649000·Announced 2025-09-25

Kia Sorento blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate causing fire

Kia is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles because the heating, ventilation and air conditioning blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: an inadequate wiring harness presents a fire hazard without affecting control or propulsion, and no incidents are recorded.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. About 39,536 units are potentially affected.

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

NHTSA states that a fire increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical system
Hazard
Affected units
39,536

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 (1)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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