NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
Published: January 13, 2025Recall ID: 25V006000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V006000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V006000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect 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." |
| Completion rate | 91.14 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC331 |
| Potentially affected | 74469 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |