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NHTSARecalled Jan 13, 2025 · #25V006000

Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108

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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." A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
  • 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice