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Kia recall — Fan/Motor
NHTSA · September 25, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V649000 (Kia), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 39,536.
- Component: Fan/Motor.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kia America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V649000
Defect
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Sorento | 2021 |
| Kia | Sorento | 2022 |
| Kia | Sorento | 2023 |
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