Recall
Kia Sorento — 25V006000
NHTSA ID
25V006000
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2025-01-13
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
74,469
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC331
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.