Recall homework
There are 3 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2025 Kia Sorento
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
3 Total recalls
Jan 27, 2026 Latest recall date
63 Complaint reports
$2,159 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, power train, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
36 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
Ownership-cost check
The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2025 Kia Sorento?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, power train, electrical system?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 4 tested variants of the 2025 Kia Sorento.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?
Verify with official VIN lookup3 official recalls on record for the 2025 Kia Sorento. 9 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: January 27, 2026
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Kia America, Inc. (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." | 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. | 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. | Jan 2026 | 2026-1 |
| 25V548000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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. | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. | 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. | Aug 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 25V006000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 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." | A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Jan 2025 | 2026-1 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2025 Kia Sorento?
Official records show 36 manufacturer communications on record for the 2025 Kia Sorento.
5 warranty 8 service campaigns 3 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Over The Air | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 1) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 - 2026MY Carnival, 2025 - 2026MY K5 and 2025 - 2026MY Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the vehicle’s network communication performance. | 11031940 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type. | 11031906 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0 (CA2516) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software on certain 2024–2025MY vehicles equipped with 2.5 GDI or 2.5 T-GDI Theta III engines listed in the table below. Affected vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) accompanied with DTC P2B59F0 which can set while driving. There are no drivability issues related to this DTC. | 11030379 |
| Mar 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY042) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in certain 2021-2025 MY Sorento, 2021-2025 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV), and 2022-2025 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition free of charge at no cost to the customer. | 11030386 |
| Mar 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY042) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch. | 11030388 |
| Mar 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for eligible vehicles, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition on 2021-2025 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 10, 2020, through June 3, 2025, 2021-2025 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2020, through January 24, 2025, and 2022-2025 MY Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2021, through January 20, 2025. | 11030385 |
| Mar 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for eligible vehicles, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition on 2021-2025 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 10, 2020, through June 3, 2025, 2021-2025 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2020, through January 24, 2025, and 2022-2025 MY Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2021, through January 20, 2025. | 11030383 |
| Mar 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY042) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY042. | 11030387 |
| Mar 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (WTY042) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY042) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the horn assembly on certain vehicles listed in the table below. The affected vehicles may experience an unusual or different horn sound than normal, or an inoperative horn, caused by corrosion inside the electric horn and/or carbonization of the contact point. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the horn assembly has been extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. | 11030389 |
| Mar 2026 | Over The Air | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 K5 and 2025 Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the vehicle’s network communication performance. Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible K5 and Sorento vehicles with an active Kia Connect account. | 11030341 |
What are the most common 2025 Kia Sorento complaints?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
POWER TRAIN 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
ENGINE 3
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
VISIBILITY/WIPER 2
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
63 total complaints on record
How much does the 2025 Kia Sorento cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,159 $180/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 25.0 MPG
Energy used 480 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal
Assumptions: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
357 g/mi CO2Fuel score 5/10Smog 6/10