NHTSA recall 25V-006 (25V006000)
exterior lighting recall reported January 13, 2025 - about 74,469 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V006000
- Also written as
- 25V-006
- Manufacturer number
- SC331
- Reported
- January 13, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~74,469
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-006 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.