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Kia Sorento Recall 26V046: Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights

NHTSA campaign 26V046, reported January 26, 2026, 42,677 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, so critical information such as the speedometer, tire pressure readings, and warning lights may not be shown to the driver. Without this information, the driver may not notice a problem in time, which increases the risk of a crash.

Kia will update the instrument panel display software free of charge, either over the air or at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. You can contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC361. VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026, so check your VIN there for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V046Kia America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Kia Carnival2026
Kia Carnival Hybrid2026
Kia EV92026
Kia K42025
Kia K52026
Kia Sorento20252026
Kia Sorento Hybrid20252026
Kia Sorento Phev20252026
Kia Sportage2026
Kia Sportage Hybrid2026
Kia Sportage Phev2026