KIA SORENTO PHEV 2025

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
10
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

10 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V006000 SAFETY RECALL
74.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2025
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC331
Notice Date: Feb 21, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2025
Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V920000 SAFETY RECALL
1.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2024
Safety Issue:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC328
Notice Date: Jan 10, 2025
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2024

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11634887 Other
Jan 8, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Spare tire jack collapsed when jacking up the vehicle. I don’t think the jack is rated for a PHEV Sorento.

Corrective Action:

Spare tire jack collapsed when jacking up the vehicle. I don’t think the jack is rated for a PHEV Sorento.

Additional Notes:

Spare tire jack collapsed when jacking up the vehicle. I don’t think the jack is rated for a PHEV Sorento.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11634887
Notice Date: Jan 8, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2025

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