KIA SORENTO (2024) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls certain 2024 Sorento vehicles with faulty power steering wiring harness that may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Kia for free repair or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles because their power steering wiring harness might be incorrectly assembled, which could lead to losing power steering assist and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between specific dates and requires a free repair or replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81788-kia-2024-sorento-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81788-kia-2024-sorento-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V287000
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“Kia 2024 Sorento Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Steering Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81788-kia-2024-sorento-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #24V287000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V287000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, causing a loss of power steering assist. This means drivers could experience sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash, especially at higher speeds or during maneuvers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Kia Sorento vehicles with the faulty power steering wiring harness are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at higher risk of losing power steering assist during normal driving conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Sorento vehicle was mailed a notification letter from Kia. The recall covers specific 2024 Sorento models with the faulty wiring harness.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a repair or replacement of the power steering wiring harness.
Schedule a Dealer Inspection
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the MDPS wiring harness at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The motor driven power steering wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2024 Sorento vehicle was mailed a notification letter from Kia. The recall covers specific 2024 Sorento models with the faulty wiring harness.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair or replacement of the power steering wiring harness.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V287000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 24V287000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V287000 (April 23, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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