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2024 Kia Sorento — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 42 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 24V287000 23/04/2024

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 25V006000 13/01/2025

What's wrong: 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."

Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
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★★★★★
Side Crash
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★★★★☆
Rollover
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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2024 Kia Sorento. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2024 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Sorento. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2024 Kia Sorento generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.