NHTSA Campaign 25V649000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Sep 25, 2025 · 39,536 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA SORENTO 2021 39,536
KIA SORENTO 2022 39,536
KIA SORENTO 2023 39,536

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V649000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.