Wiring harness replacement
Defect Summary
Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010. a limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.
Safety Consequence
When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 13, 2010. owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
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FAQ: Recall 10V388000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V388000?
NHTSA recall 10V388000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on August 31, 2010. It addresses: Wiring harness replacement. The recall affects approximately 35,185 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V388000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC083. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.