NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Published: September 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V649000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness |
| Nhtsa id | 25V649000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V649000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 20.94 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC351 |
| Potentially affected | 39536 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |