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Kia Corporation Sorento (MQ4), Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 HEV) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-12-18

Kia Sorento/Hybrid, headlight software error may prevent DRL illumination with turn signal

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-18
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	Sorento (MQ4), Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 HEV)
Units affected	100023
Defect	Recall due to a headlight software design error, which may cause a portion of the daytime running lights not to illuminate when the turn signal operates for a certain period, potentially failing to meet safety standards (possible non-compliance with photometric standards).
Component	Other lighting system components
Remedy	1) Headlight software update at service centers and authorized service partners 2) Headlight software update via wireless OTA (Over-The-Air) (around January 2025)
Recall number	5530
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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