Instrument panel display failure/fmvss 101, 138
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V046000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V046000?
NHTSA recall 26V046000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 27, 2026. It addresses: Instrument panel display failure/fmvss 101, 138. The recall affects approximately 42,677 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V046000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC361. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.