Kia America, Inc. 2025 KIA SORENTO

NHTSA recall 25V006000 · component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · reported 2025-01-13 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
25V006000
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Model year
2025
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Reported
2025-01-13