2024 KIA SORENTO Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 306531
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000001750
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-R5140 (Sorento)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 306532
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000001750
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4740 (Sorento Plug-in Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 306533
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000001750
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4140 (Sorento Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306534
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000223
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-R5140 (Sorento)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306536
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000223
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4740 (Sorento Plug-in Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306537
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000223
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4140 (Sorento Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306538
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000217
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-R5140 (Sorento)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306539
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000217
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4740 (Sorento Plug-in Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 306540
Campaign Number: 25V006000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC331
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74469
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 13, 2025
Record Creation Date: Jan 13, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000127824005591507000000217
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: UNIT ASSY-BDC
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Control Unit Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 954C0-P4140 (Sorento Hybrid)
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Running Sequence Number: 270245
Campaign Number: 24V287000
Make: KIA
Model: SORENTO
Year: 2024
MFR Campaingn Number: SC309
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 95
Date Owner Notified: May 7, 2024
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Apr 23, 2024
Record Creation Date: Apr 23, 2024
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
Notes: 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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000126909005591507000000207
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: WIRING ASSY-MAIN
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Main Wiring Harness Assembly
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 91150-R5***
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No