Kia recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sorento 2021–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V649000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39,536
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- SC351
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Tires Oct 30, 2025
- Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 13, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 23, 2024
- Kia recall: Engine Dec 21, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.