Vehicle recall 25V006000 · January 13, 2025
Kia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and 1 more model
A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V006000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC331
- Owner notification
- February 21, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74,469
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Body control module › Software; Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sorento (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
- Kia Sorento Hybrid (2025): 2025
- Kia Sorento Phev (2025): 2025
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