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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2024 Kia Sorento recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
50
Latest campaign
Jan 13, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Jan 13, 2025
25V00600024V287000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 13, 2025Latest campaign
Jan 13, 202525V006000

Electrical system: body control module software

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V006000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V006000 · Jan 13, 2025
Apr 23, 202424V287000

Electrical system: wiring

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V287000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V287000 · Apr 23, 2024
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
50Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1224211
Engine918011
Power train816000
Service brakes816100
Structure714111
Unknown or other714102
Fuel/propulsion system48100
Visibility/wiper36000
Forward collision avoidance36200
Air bags24201
Seat belts24101
Exterior lighting24000
Visibility12000
Hydraulic12000
Engine and engine cooling12000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “Delayed Shifting: Noticeable delay when shifting from park to drive or reverse. Slipping Gears: Slipping out of gear unexpectedly.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768997
  • Engine

    “The cars battery drained precipitously. Was able to sit and recharge. Took it to dealership. There were several code issues P033500 and P040500 among others.”

    Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765210
  • Visibility

    “The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55-60 MPH, a loud boom suddenly occurred.”

    Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764322

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2024 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Sorento. The most recent, 25V006000 (reported January 13, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Kia Sorento recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Kia Sorento?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Kia Sorento?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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