KIA SORENTO HYBRID (2025) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2025 Sorento Hybrid vehicles with potential instrument panel failure causing safety risks. Update software over-the-air or via dealer to fix speedometer, tire pressure, and warning lights.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2025 Sorento Hybrid vehicles due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel to fail, risking critical safety information like speedometer and tire pressure. This could increase crash risk if drivers don't see important warnings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82057-kia-sorento-hybrid-2025-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82057-kia-sorento-hybrid-2025-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V046000
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“Kia Sorento Hybrid 2025: Instrument Panel Display Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82057-kia-sorento-hybrid-2025-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V046000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V046000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software error causes the instrument panel to sometimes stop showing critical safety information like speedometer readings, tire pressure, or warning lights. This could lead to crashes if drivers don't notice important safety issues.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for speedometer or tire pressure warnings are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2025 Sorento Hybrid. The recall covers specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 9, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free over-the-air software update or dealer service.
Check VIN Status
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting February 9, 2026 to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
February 9, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail to show critical safety information like speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increasing crash risk.
How can I fix this issue?
The instrument panel software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026.
When will I get the recall notice?
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V046000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 26V046000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #26V046000 (January 27, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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