Recall 25V649000: 2021–2023 Kia Sorento

Report received

Sep 25, 2025

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

39,536vehicles

Model years

2021–2023

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Kia Sorento255 complaints
• 2022 Kia Sorento194 complaints
• 2023 Kia Sorento125 complaints