NHTSA Recall 25V649000: Fan/motor (visibility) and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,536 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V649000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC351 |
| Components | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | September 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | January 23, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V649000
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.