2025 Kia Sorento recalls

3 safety recalls, 136 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
136Complaints
9Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Kia Sorento recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-046
January 27, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Safety risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-548
August 25, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.

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.

2025 Kia Sorento owner complaints

136 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine45
Power Train40
Unknown or Other35
Electrical System34
Fuel/Propulsion System21
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Vehicle Speed Control11
Service Brakes7
Air Bags6
Visibility/Wiper6

Recent complaints

October 23, 2026Air BagsCrash2 injuries

I was rear ended and my car slammed into the car in front of me and the air bags did not deploy. Instead my head slammed into the steering wheel.

October 23, 2026Engine

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,448.

October 13, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlEngineFuel/Propulsion System

I am submitting this complaint to report two separate incidents involving a sudden and significant loss of acceleration in my vehicle while merging onto the freeway. These incidents created dangerous driving conditions and placed both myself and my children at risk. First Incident – July 2026 In July 2026, my vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration while I was merging onto the freeway. I was traveling uphill in a single-lane merge area with no shoulder available to pull over safely. During this incident, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 40 mph, and I was forced to maintain that speed for several miles. I had both of my children in the vehicle at the time. After

October 13, 2026Power TrainEngineFuel/Propulsion System

XXX - 9:35am EST: Lost acceleration power while driving on interstate, hybrid battery rapidly depleted forcing gas engine to engage at high RPMs in effort to maintain speed and charge hybrid battery. Decelerated from 65mph to roughly 40 mph within 1 mile of traveling distance, resulting in maneuvering of car over to right hand shoulder to park in the middle of [XXX] between [XXX] and [XXX]. Called [XXX] dispatch to request unit to park behind vehicle with emergency lights on to make other drivers aware while tow truck was called. While having the engine on and awaiting tow truck, vehicle dashboard displayed 'Check Hybrid System' warning message and began idling at lower RPMs than usual while

October 9, 2026Unknown or OtherForward Collision Avoidance

traveling on 6 lane divided highway at highway speed no traffic ahead for approximately 10 car lengths collision warnings fcs activated steered/swerved and braked. 2. Returned from KIA Dealership assured it should not happen again, 289 miles later driving 6 lane divided highway clear ahead warnings cuts power. Crash at highway speed. KIA Dealer states "NO problems found" "Functioning as designed". Yes Collision red and orange flashing lights, beeping alerts.

2025 Kia Sorento crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Kia Sorento: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.9%.

2025 Kia Sorento recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Kia Sorento have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Sorento. The most recent, filed January 27, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2025 Kia Sorento problems?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (45 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2025 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2025 Kia Sorento earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Kia Sorento?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Sorento Hybrid, Sorento, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.