Kia has recalled more than 39,000 vehicles after discovering an issue with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that could increase the risk of a fire.
The recall applies to certain Kia Sorento cars in the model years 2021-2023, according to a recall notice posted on Sept. 25 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The vehicles’ blower motor wiring harness — a portion of the HVAC system — could overheat and catch fire, the recall notice said. The issue can be remedied by replacing the affected pieces.
Here’s what to know.
The recall applies to approximately 39,536 Kia Sorento cars in the model years 2021-2023. Owners will be notified via letters that are expected to be mailed on Nov. 24.
Owners with impacted vehicles should bring their car to a Kia dealer, who will replace both the blower motor resistor circuit harness and the blower motor resistor.
The replacement will be made free of charge.
Recalls of vehicles, car parts, or car accessories can be checked using the NHTSA recall database or USA TODAY’s car and motor vehicle recall database.
Car owners can check if their vehicles have been recalled by either searching their car’s make or model.
The NHTSA website also allows you to search directly using your vehicle’s license plate number or vehicle identification number.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com. 

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