2021-2023 Kia Sorento recall: fan/motor
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2025. It covers about 39,536 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39,536
- reported
- Sep 25, 2025
- owners notified
- Jan 23, 2026
- related complaints
- 39
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning October 9, 2025.
Recall number 25V649000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 39 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 25V649000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Kia Sorento fan/motor?
Yes. Recall 25V649000, reported on September 25, 2025, covers about 39,536 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V649000?
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 beginning October 9, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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