Kia · United States · Crit
Kia Sorento: Visibility — fan/motor
Affects Kia Sorento · 2021–2023 — about 40K vehicles.
The hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational