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Buying a used 2025 Kia Sorento? Check these 3 recalls first
For a current model year this one carries three recalls: two high severity, headlights and taillights that may shut off and engines that may lose drive power, plus a medium one for an instrument display that can go blank while driving. None calls for parking outside or stopping driving. Owners have filed 73 unverified reports with NHTSA, with 5 crashes, 3 injuries and no fires. Electrical (21), unclassified (20), engine (19) and power train (19) complaints track the recall subjects closely.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify all three recalls are closed on the VIN before buying.
- Drive it long enough to see whether the instrument cluster ever blanks out.
- Ask the seller directly about any loss-of-power, hesitation or stalling events.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Kia Sorento
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento headlights and taillights may shut off | Electrical System | high |
| Kia K4 and Sorento engines may lose drive power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Kia instrument display may go blank while driving | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
73 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | Yes |
| Engine | 19 | Yes |
| Power Train | 19 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 5 | None found |