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2025 Kia Sorento recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 134
Latest campaign: Jan 27, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Jan 27, 2026	26V046000 25V006000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 25, 2025	25V548000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 10, 2024	24V920000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 27, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 27, 202626V046000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V046000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev Campaign NHTSA 26V046000 · Jan 27, 2026
Aug 25, 202525V548000	Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V548000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sorento Campaign NHTSA 25V548000 · Aug 25, 2025
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. Filed under Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev Campaign NHTSA 25V006000 · Jan 13, 2025
Dec 10, 202424V920000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V920000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328. Filed under Sorento Phev Campaign NHTSA 24V920000 · Dec 10, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component134

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

134Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	44	33	1	0
Power train	40	30	1	0
Unknown or other	35	26	1	1
Electrical system	34	25	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	21	16	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	12	9	4	4
Vehicle speed control	11	8	1	0
Service brakes	7	5	2	0
Visibility/wiper	6	4	0	0
Air bags	5	4	3	4
Back over prevention	3	2	0	0
Lane departure	3	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	1	0	0
Steering	2	1	0	0
Structure	1	1	0	0

6 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

Vehicle speed control
“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.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770915
Power train
“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.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770979
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770029

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2025 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Sorento. The most recent, 26V046000 (reported January 27, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Kia Sorento recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Kia Sorento?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 134 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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