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2025 Kia Sorento
Samuel Irvine
Cadet Journalist
6 Jan 2025
1 min read

Kia has recalled 5978 examples of its Sorento model sold between 2023 and 2024 and 4551 examples of its electric EV6 model sold between 2021 and 2024 over a software defect.

A recall notice published by the Australian government’s vehicle recall regulator reads: “due to a software issue, the turn indicator light and/or the upper part of the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not operate as intended. This may result in reduced visibility.”

In extreme cases, the recall notice said reduced visibility may increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Kia Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles directly by mail to arrange to have the software update carried out, free of charge. The software update can also be carried out via an over-the-air update.

2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line
2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line

Owners can also check if their vehicle is impacted by looking up its VIN number on the Vehicle Recalls website.

Samuel Irvine
Cadet Journalist
Since visiting car shows at Melbourne Exhibition Centre with his Dad and older brother as a little boy, Samuel knew that his love of cars would be unwavering. But it wasn’t until embarking on a journalism masters degree two years ago that he saw cars as a legitimate career path. Now, Samuel is CarsGuide’s first Cadet Journalist. He comes to CarsGuide with an eagerness to report on a rapidly advancing automotive industry, and a passion to communicate the stories car buyers need to know most.
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