Kia recalls late model Sorentos over possible headlight, taillight issue
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Kia issued a recall of 74,469 Sorento model vehicles due to a software error that can cause a loss of low-beam headlights and taillights.
The recall covers 2024-2025 Sorento cars, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Consumer Reports noted that the software issue is in the Body Domain Control Unit, which is affecting the vehicle’s lights.
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This problem causes the Sorento models to fail compliance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What you can do:
Car owners can call Kia’s customer service number at 1-800-333-4542, and Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
You can also call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
And if you want to know if your vehicle is included in the recall, you can visit the NHTSA recall page and enter the car’s license plate number or 17-digit VIN.
What's next:
Car dealerships will update the BDC software for free and notice letters will be sent to owners of these Kia Sorentos, which will be mailed by Feb. 21, 2025.