Kia Recalls Over 42,000 Vehicles for Instrument Panel Display Failure

What Happened

Kia America, Inc. has initiated a recall for several 2025 and 2026 vehicle models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail. This malfunction prevents the display of critical safety information, resulting in non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, “Controls and Displays,” and 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System.”

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 42,677 units. The following models and years are included:

• 2025 Kia K4
• 2025-2026 Kia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV)
• 2026 Kia Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, and Sportage PHEV
• 2026 Kia K5
• 2026 Kia EV9
• 2026 Kia Carnival and Carnival Hybrid

What You Should Do

Kia will provide a software update for the instrument panel display free of charge. This update can be performed over-the-air (OTA) or by a Kia dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 26, 2026.

Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC361. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on the NHTSA website starting February 9, 2026.

Why This Matters

An instrument panel that fails to display essential information such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V046000.