NHTSA recall 25V006000
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
- Vehicles affected
- 74,469
- Completion rate
- 92.04%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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."
Issue
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 25V006000 · Updated October 15, 2026
