NHTSA Recall 10V388000: Electrical system: wiring
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,185 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V388000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC083 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | August 31, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 13, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
KIA is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the KIA soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the KIA sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.
Safety risk
When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the KIA soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the KIA sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 13, 2010. Owners may contact KIA consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA's safety recall campaign number is sc083.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V388000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.