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26V-046

Jan 26

Kia

Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail

Electrical system

42,677

Software update

26V-038

Jan 23

Toyota

Rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse

Back-over prevention

161,268

Software update

26E-005

Jan 23

Toyota

Rear combination light assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light

Lighting

Part replacement

26V-034

Jan 22

Hyundai

Side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash

Airbags

568,576

Repair or modification

26V-031

Jan 22

General Motors

Rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking…

Brakes

Part replacement

26V-030

Jan 21

Volkswagen

High-voltage battery may overheat

Electrical system

43,881

Software update

26V-028

Jan 21

Volkswagen

High voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire

Electrical system

670

Part replacement

26V-025

Jan 21

Ford

Exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch

Lighting

231

Part replacement

26V-024

Jan 21

Ford

During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash

Visibility and wipers

Part replacement

26V-023

Jan 20

Nissan

Door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving

Latches and locks

26,432

Part replacement

Campaign 26V-046

Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail

Manufacturer: Kia
Filed: January 26, 2026
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 42,677
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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."

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 Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Affected models

KIA Carnival 2026 KIA Carnival Hybrid 2026 KIA EV9 2026 KIA K4 2025 KIA K5 2026 KIA Sorento 2025 to 2026 KIA Sorento Hybrid 2025 to 2026 KIA Sorento PHEV 2025 to 2026and 3 more

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