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5XYRLDJC5SG345908
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Sorento
Vehicle Trim
S
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
5XYRLDJC*SG
Manufacturer Name
KIA GEORGIA, INC
Model Year
2025
Plant City
WEST POINT
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
GEORGIA
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Engine Model
GDI Theta-III
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Brake (hp) From
191
Engine Manufacturer
KMC
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
5XY
World Manufacturer Identifier
RLDJC
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
SG345908
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2025 KIA Sorento
Source
NHTSA Database
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements...
Consequence:
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this reca
Campaign: 25V006000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's nu
Campaign: 25V548000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 suc...
Consequence:
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Cus
Campaign: 26V046000
Owner Complaints (63)
Total Complaints
63
Crashes Reported
5
Injuries Reported
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Today, May 12, 2026 at 12:10pm the panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. I heard some shacking sounds in the car, right as I was picking up speed on the freeway and then heard a bang above my head. Nothing had hit the car. It sounded like a ball..."
ODI #11737411
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that an unknown, sticky fluid had spilled through the slits of the mode selector which was a dial that can be selected for driving during different road conditions. Upon start of the vehicle, th..."
ODI #11737028
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