NHTSA recall 25V-649 (25V649000)
electrical system recall reported September 25, 2025 - about 39,536 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V649000
- Also written as
- 25V-649
- Manufacturer number
- SC351
- Reported
- September 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~39,536
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-649 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.