Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 25V-649 · 2021–2023 Kia Sorento
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-649 covers 39,536 2021–2023 Kia Sorento for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V649000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,901 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 10, 2020 to December 29, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.