CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit can cause the low beam headlights and taillights to stop working. This means the vehicle may not be properly lit at night or in poor weather, and the loss of lights can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these vehicles, Kia will update the Body Domain Control Unit software at no cost at an authorized Kia dealer. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN on a recall lookup tool. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. For questions, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall SC331.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2025 |
| Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 |