2021-2023 Kia Sorento Recalled for HVAC Wiring Harness Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2025

Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 39,536 of its 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles because the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate. This defect can lead to an electrical fire within the dashboard area. Dealers will replace the affected wiring harness and blower motor resistor free of charge to resolve the safety issue.

Risk

The inadequate wiring harness can overheat during use, which may result in a fire. A vehicle fire significantly increases the risk of injury to occupants and bystanders.

What You Should Do

This recall involves 2021-2023 Kia Sorento vehicles with potentially defective heating and air conditioning blower motor wiring harnesses.
Beginning October 9, 2025, you can check if your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is involved in this recall by visiting NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the HVAC wiring harness and blower motor resistor replaced.
For more information, contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC351.
Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall details.

Your Remedy Options

Free Replacement

Replacement of HVAC blower motor components.

How to: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Kia Sorento

Part / Model:

Sorento

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V649000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Kia Dealers

Units Affected: 39,536 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 23, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SC351

Agency Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves 2021-2023 Kia Sorento vehicles with potentially defective heating and air conditioning blower motor wiring harnesses.

Beginning October 9, 2025, you can check if your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is involved in this recall by visiting NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the HVAC wiring harness and blower motor resistor replaced.

For more information, contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC351.

Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall details.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V649000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Kia Dealers

Units Affected: 39,536 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 23, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SC351

Agency Last Updated: January 27, 2026