NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kia Sorento
The 2024 Kia Sorento has 2 NHTSA recalls and 31 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Kia Sorento. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #25V006000Reported January 13, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #24V287000Reported April 23, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.