A whole slew of Kia models are under recall for possible instrument panel failure.
Kia America is recalling 42,677 vehicles due to a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially preventing critical safety information—such as the speedometer, warning lights, or tire pressure alerts—from appearing.
The recall affects certain 2025–2026 model-year Kia vehicles, including the K4, Sorento (including Hybrid and PHEV variants), Sportage (including Hybrid and PHEV variants), K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid. Vehicles involved do not comply with FMVSS 101 (Controls and Displays) and FMVSS 138 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).
Remedy
Kia will update the instrument panel software, either over-the-air (OTA) or through a dealer visit, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 9, 2026. Kia’s recall reference number is SC361. Owners can contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information.
Disclosure: This article was partially created by AI, and then edited by a human staffer.
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