Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
Recall Date: 01/27/2026
NHTSA ID 26V046000
Mfr. Campaign Number: SC361
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: ~42,677
Kia Vehicles Affected and What This Recall Means
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles.
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
What Drivers Need to Know
Dealers will address the recall issue, free of charge, and owner notification letters will be mailed to affected customers. You can check your vehicle by VIN right now at Kia’s website, or find open safety recalls on any vehicle using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Kia’s Recall History
Kia accounted for roughly 3.5% of all recalled vehicles in 2025, placing it in line with broader industry patterns. Like many across the market, recent Kia recalls have spanned a mix of software, electrical, and core vehicle systems, reflecting the increasing technical complexity of modern vehicles.
For dealers looking at longer-term trends and operational implications, BizzyCar’s most recent quarterly recall report tracks national recall volume, manufacturer participation, and the largest campaigns of the year.
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