2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

Kia is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a software error in the body control module can cause the low beam headlights and taillights to stop working. Loss of these lights reduces visibility and increases crash risk. This recall affects vehicles distributed nationwide.

Recalling firm

Kia America, Inc.

Product

2025 KIA SORENTO HYBRID. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 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."

Reason

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

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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