2024 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — Electrical system: body control module: software
Published January 13, 2025 · Recall initiated: January 13, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V006000, published January 13, 2025. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2024 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — Electrical system: body control module: software.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2024 KIA SORENTO | 2025 KIA SORENTO | 2025 KIA SORENTO PHEV | 2025 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — Electrical system: body control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V006000 on January 13, 2025. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO.