2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls

Recall 26V-046: Electrical System

Reported Jan 26, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Recall 25V-006: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting

Reported Jan 13, 2025 · 74,469 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	26
Power Train	19
Fuel/Propulsion System	19
Unknown or Other	10
Electrical System	9
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Air Bags	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Lane Departure	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

Most reported parts

Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Nov 9, 2026

FAILED COMPONENT: Fuel rail pressure sensor (DTC P019100), 2025 Kia Sorento. Dealer (Kia of Glendale) replaced it XXX; the original part should be with the dealer or Kia. I have both repair orders and videos of two incidents. SAFETY RISK: On XXX, climbing a hill on [XXX], the car would not exceed ~14 mph. 5-10 minutes later, entering the freeway, it would not exceed ~12 mph. On XXX recurred: the car lurched, dropped from ~20 mph, surged to ~33 mph, then lost speed to 0. My wife pulled over and it shut off once stopped. Shortly after, it lost power on a hill and regained it with a lurch. Both…

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Nov 6, 2026

I purchased the vehicle on XXX. The day I purchased the vehicle, it lost power and went into a limp mode approx 1-2 miles from the dealership. I called the dealership and they picked me up and drove the car back to their lot. They kept the vehicle for approx. 5 days. The dealership said the car did not show any error codes. I got the car back & drove it without problems until the evening of XXX I was on the interstate at 11:45 pm and the car decelerated without warning going into limp mode again. VERY SCARY and unsafe being on the interstate and the car decelerating without warning. I had the…

Engine · reported Oct 31, 2026

October 27, 2026 while accelerating onto a major highway my hybrid SUV would not accelerate beyond 25-30 mph. Several trucks came up on me very quickly!! I pulled over and shut down the vehicle. I started it again and proceeded back on the highway, but still could not accelerate beyond 25-30. Once again, I felt I was at risk. I managed to get home (approx 3 miles) by driving at 30 mph with my 4 way flashers on. No check engine light came on, but I thought I heard a thumping or knocking under the hood. I had the vehicle towed to Fred Beans Kia Mechanicsburg, PA. They could not find anything…

Engine · at 28,448 miles · reported Oct 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,448.

Engine · reported Oct 13, 2026

I am submitting this complaint to report two separate incidents involving a sudden and significant loss of acceleration in my vehicle while merging onto the freeway. These incidents created dangerous driving conditions and placed both myself and my children at risk. First Incident â July 2026 In July 2026, my vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration while I was merging onto the freeway. I was traveling uphill in a single-lane merge area with no shoulder available to pull over safely. During this incident, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 40 mph, and I was forced…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: 26V-046 (electrical system), 25V-006 (electrical system, exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid?

Owners report engine problems most often (26 reports), followed by power train (19). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.