NHTSA recall 25V-006: Electrical System

Kia America, Inc. · Reported January 13, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

25V-006
January 13, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
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."
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V006000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 13, 2025
ComponentElectrical System:Body Control Module:Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2025 Kia Sorento3 recalls total2024 Kia Sorento2 recalls total

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