NHTSA recall 25V649000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
KIA Sorento
Reported Sep 25, 202539,536 vehicles affectedKia America, Inc.Maker’s number SC351
The defect
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.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersVisibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor