NHTSA recall 25V-649: Electrical System

Kia America, Inc. · Reported September 26, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

25V-649
September 26, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Safety risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V649000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Report dateSeptember 26, 2025
ComponentElectrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fixed over the airNo
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