Warning
2024 Kia Sorento Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #25V006000Electrical
2024 Kia Sorento Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Kia Sorento
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2024 Kia Sorento
Recall 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.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Kia Sorento involving electrical system:body control module:software, reported on January 13, 2025. A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. 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. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database