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

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-01-24

Kia Sorento Hybrid/Sorento, headlights may temporarily turn off due to BDCU software reset

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-24
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 HEV PE), Sorento (MQ4 PE)
Units affected	89598
Defect	Recall due to the possibility that headlights may temporarily turn off and on if the Body Domain Control Unit (BDCU) software resets and restarts at the beginning of driving, caused by a BDCU software error.
Component	Other electrical system components
Remedy	1) Software update via OTA (Over-The-Air) 2) Software update after visiting an Auto Q service network (service center, service partners). Since measures corresponding to the recall may have already been completed through previous free repairs, additional action may not be necessary. For more details, please contact the manufacturer's customer service center (080-200-2000).
Recall number	5573
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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