Overview

• The action covers Sorento LX models built at Kia’s Georgia plant from Sept. 10, 2020 through Dec. 29, 2023.
• NHTSA posted the recall on Sept. 25, with owner letters set to begin Nov. 24 and a final remedy expected in December.
• Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor wiring harness plus the blower motor resistor at no charge.
• Kia has documented 25 instances of connector melting and two vehicle fires, with no crashes or injuries reported.
• Kia’s probe cites supplier quality variances, reported as thinner-than-spec wiring from Aptiv, and 2024 Sorento models are not affected.