2021–2023 KIA Sorento: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V649000 · 40K units potentially affected · filed Sep 25, 2025
What's wrong
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 matters
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V649000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC351
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Units affected
- 39,536
- Report received
- Sep 25, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jan 23, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Sorento 2021, 2022, 2023