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Buying a used 2025 Kia Sorento? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2025 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls in this group, covering possible loss of headlights and taillights, loosening engine bolts, and instrument panel display failure. These involve exterior visibility, engine hardware, and driver information, making repair documentation particularly relevant. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 7 crashes and 7 injuries. Electrical system complaints number 22, while power train, engine, and unknown or other each have 20; these categories do not establish a shared cause.
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 VIN-specific completion of the exterior lighting recall.
- Request documentation of the engine-bolt recall repair.
- Check instrument display operation and ask about electrical faults.
- 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 may lose headlights and taillights | Electrical System | high |
| Kia K4, Sorento Engine Bolts May Loosen | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Kia Instrument Panel Display May Fail | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
77 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 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 | 22 | Yes |
| Engine | 19 | Yes |
| Power Train | 19 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 9 | None found |
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |