Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 17, 2025
(Campaign #: SC359)
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 25V874000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,046
Consequence Summary:
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 17, 2025
(Campaign #: SC356)
Fuel Tank May Leak
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
NHTSA ID: 25V794000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 250,547
Consequence Summary:
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 31, 2025
(Campaign #: SC355)
Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 25V745000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.11
September 25, 2025
(Campaign #: SC351)
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V649000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 39,536
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 25, 2025
(Campaign #: SC349)
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V548000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
July 28, 2025
(Campaign #: SC347)
Door Belt Molding Trim Can Detach While Driving
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 25V494000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 201,149
Consequence Summary:
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.47
July 28, 2025
(Campaign #: SC346)
Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
NHTSA ID: 25V493000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 100,063
Consequence Summary:
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 8.9
June 20, 2025
(Campaign #: SC342)
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 25V426000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 11,327
Consequence Summary:
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.9
May 27, 2025
(Campaign #: SC341)
Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V351000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 82,281
Consequence Summary:
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.11
February 24, 2025
(Campaign #: SC337)
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 25V115000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 342
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.77
February 17, 2025
(Campaign #: SC336)
Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
NHTSA ID: 25V099000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 137,256
Consequence Summary:
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.31
January 17, 2025
(Campaign #: SC332)
Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 25V024000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 80,255
Consequence Summary:
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.18
January 13, 2025
(Campaign #: SC331)
Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
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."
NHTSA ID: 25V006000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 74,469
Consequence Summary:
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.81
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