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(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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC361","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V548000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2025-08-25","owner_notified":"2025-09-12","units":30,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC349","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V006000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2025-01-13","owner_notified":"2025-02-21","units":74469,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC331","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V920000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2024-12-10","owner_notified":"2025-01-10","units":1385,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.  During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC328.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC328","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":66,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":125,"crash":7,"fire":0,"injured":5,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",40],["Power Train",37],["Electrical System",33],["Unspecified",32],["Forward Collision Avoidance",14],["Fuel/Propulsion System",13]],"by_year":{"2024":1,"2025":55,"2026":69},"excerpts":[["2026-09-08","Air Bags","multiple active faults, 12 active DTC codes, which have disabled the ABS, ESC and airbag communication lines, the dealer we took the car to refused to perform a full diagnostic and repair. I have been in contact with Kia corporate and they have consistently said that cannot make a dealer perform service. The dealer whe\u2026"],["2026-08-13","Engine","The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost drive power. The vehicle decelerated and was coasted over to the side of the road. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel while the vehicle was decelerating. \u2026"],["2026-08-08","Electrical System","I am writing to report a safety concern with my 2025 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid. On multiple occasions, after starting the vehicle, the instrument panel appears normal, but the vehicle does not enter the ready state. The ready indicator does not illuminate and the vehicle will not shift into drive or reverse. 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