2024–2025 Kia Sorento, 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV Recall: A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of…
NHTSA campaign 25V006000 · Electrical System · filed Jan 13, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Sorento | 2024, 2025 |
| Kia | Sorento Hybrid | 2025 |
| Kia | Sorento PHEV | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V006000 (manufacturer number SC331). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.