Vehicle recall 25V649000 · September 25, 2025
2021-2023 Kia Sorento
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
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 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V649000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC351
- Owner notification
- January 23, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39,536
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
Has your Kia been repaired?
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