Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #25V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 25V006000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2024-2025 sorento, 2025 sorento hybrid, and 2025 sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 74,469 affected units, Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2024-2025 sorento, 2025 sorento hybrid, and 2025 sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 25V006000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of headlights and taillights/fmvss 108
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 74,469

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC331
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kxgy-5wch_bcdz
NHTSA ID: 25V006000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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