NHTSA Recall 26V046000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,677 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kia Carnival.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V046000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC361 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | January 26, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V046000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Carnival | 2026 |
| Kia Carnival Hybrid | 2026 |
| Kia EV9 | 2026 |
| Kia K4 | 2025 |
| Kia K5 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento | 2025, 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2025, 2026 |
| Kia Sorento PHEV | 2025, 2026 |
| Kia Sportage | 2026 |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid | 2026 |
| Kia Sportage PHEV | 2026 |
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.