2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Kia Sorento has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Recall 25V745000 — Incorrect Spare Tire Can Disable ABS and Traction Control (2026 Sorento). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 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."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Kia Sorento has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Recall 25V745000 — Incorrect Spare Tire Can Disable ABS and Traction Control (2026 Sorento). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2026 Kia Sorento has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Recall 25V745000 — Incorrect Spare Tire Can Disable ABS and Traction Control (2026 Sorento). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Kia is recalling certain 2026 Sorento SUVs because they left the factory with the wrong spare wheel and tire assembly. If a 2026 Sorento owner ever has to fit that spare after a flat, the mismatched tire can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control syste… Severity: high.
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