2024 Kia Sorento recalls and problems

The 2024 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 24 Sorento model years — 22nd most.

2recalls

44complaints

4crashes

1fires

4injuries

25,199median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Jan 13, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V006000 · 74,469 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Electrical System

Apr 23, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V287000 · 95 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other6

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Air Bags2

Exterior Lighting2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Kia Sorento years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Sorento have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Kia Sorento, the latest from Jan 13, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Sorento?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (11), structure (7), engine (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.