Every 2025 Kia Sorento recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V046000
Jan 27, 2026Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V046000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 25V548000
Aug 25, 2025Engine and Engine Cooling:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V548000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V006000
Jan 13, 2025Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V006000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V920000
Dec 10, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V920000 →
2025 Kia Sorento complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Sorento, reporting 8 crashes, 7 injuries. Kia has issued at least 33 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine42
- Power Train39
- Electrical System34
- Unknown Or Other34
- Fuel/Propulsion System19
- Forward Collision Avoidance15
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (46)
- Structure (14)
- Engine (6)
- Power Train (5)
- Seats (5)
- Back Over Prevention (3)
Read Kia Sorento owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Sorento. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“While driving on the freeway, I was getting over into the next lane. I was half way over and there was no one in front of, next to or behind me from any direction, I was traveling an open road.”
2025 KIA SORENTOOct 1, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768394
Crash
“On March 13, 2026, Friday, at about 3:00 pm, was driving XXX on US XXX toward the XXX stop and go traffic backup for several miles. Sun was behind direction of traffic flow. Temperature was low-mid 50s and road was dry and no rain or snow.”
2025 KIA SORENTO PHEVMar 22, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11726151
Injury reportedCrash
“Upon collision with another vehicle, there was no deployment of any airbags. The vehicle is available for inspection. I was in a head on collision and due to the severity and deployment of the other vehicles airbags, I believe that mine should have as well.”
2025 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDJul 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11674601
“A check engine coolant system light came on, so I took the car to the local Kia dealership in downtown LA. They checked the battery coolant level and found it was completely empty and recommended I check for leaks.”
2025 KIA SORENTO PHEVSep 27, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767244
Injury reportedCrash
“Knee airbags deployed in my car accident and have severe injuries on bilateral legs bruises that damage my nerves and veins.”
2025 KIA SORENTOSep 22, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766271
Check your Sorento by VIN
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