Kia America, Inc.: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 (26V046000)
Kia America, Inc.: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 (26V046000). Its units affected of 42,677 is above the median of 533 (86th percentile). Dated 281 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
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units affected: 42,677 · 86th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 80.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V046000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC361 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 42677 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 86th of 871 (median 533, 80.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-01-27
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Kia America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Kia America, Inc.'s units affected: 86th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 42,677 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Kia America, Inc.?
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V046000: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138, 42,677 units.
How does Kia America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 42,677 sits in the upper half (86th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 281 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Kia America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 42,677 | 86th | 2026-01-27 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 29,119 | 83rd | 2026-07-08 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,185 | 83rd | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
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