Kia Sorento MQ4 Recall R/2025/130: Kia Sorento MQ4 PDC Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Apr 2025
- Launched
- 1,366
- vehicles in the UK
- 241232
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Sorento MQ4 vehicles built between 19 July 2023 and 18 December 2024. When the turn signal is switched off after operating the turn signal or hazard light more than 5 minutes the upper part of Daytime Running Light (DRL) stays off. The recall notice describes the fix as: kia will issue a software update via OTA (Over the Air) if this fails or a customer refuses the OTA update a Kia dealer will update the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When the turn signal is switched off after operating the turn signal or hazard light more than 5 minutes the upper part of Daytime Running Light (DRL) stays off. The DRL will subsequently not meet the required intensity standard.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia Sorento MQ4 PDC Recall Defect: When the turn signal is switched off after operating the turn signal or hazard light more than 5 minutes the upper part of Daytime Running Light (DRL) stays off. The DRL will subsequently not meet the required intensity standard. Remedy: Kia will issue a software update via OTA (Over the Air) if this fails or a customer refuses the OTA update a Kia dealer will update the software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia Sorento MQ4 PDC recall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: kia will issue a software update via OTA (Over the Air) if this fails or a customer refuses the OTA update a Kia dealer will update the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Sorento MQ4 built between 19 July 2023 and 18 December 2024 may be included. Kia estimates 1,366 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 241232 or the DVSA reference R/2025/130. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV3, EV4, EV6, EV9 and 3 moreKia cluster malfunction recall | Low | R/2026/139 | |
| Sorento MQ4Turn signals may not activate intermittently due to improper switch contact in the multifunction switch | Low | R/2023/269 | |
| PicantoSome vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on | Book soon | R/2022/122 | |
| Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/055 | |
| SorentoRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2010/129 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2025/115 on 1 Apr 2025, for kia EV9 seat mounting bolts. The one launched after it was R/2026/139 on 24 Apr 2026, for kia cluster malfunction recall. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/130, launched 3 April 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.