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Recall Overview
Kia and Hyundai have issued a safety recall affecting more than 84,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that may cause the instrument panel display to fail while driving. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall includes 41,651 Hyundai vehicles and 42,677 Kia vehicles across multiple model lines.
The issue involves the instrument cluster display, which may intermittently reboot or temporarily go blank during vehicle operation. When this occurs, drivers may be unable to see critical information such as vehicle speed, warning lights, or tire pressure alerts, increasing the risk of a crash.
What Is the Problem?
Hyundai says electrical noise within the Power Management Integrated Circuit may cause the instrument panel to restart or shut down unexpectedly. Kia reports that excessive signal noise may cause the instrument cluster to enter an overheat protection mode, resulting in a blank screen while driving.
Affected Hyundai models include certain 2026 Ioniq 5, Kona, Palisade, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson and hybrid variants, along with 2025–2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Affected Kia models include certain 2026 Carnival, EV9, K4, K5, Sportage and hybrid variants, as well as 2025–2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
What Owners Should Do
Both automakers will address the issue through a software update to the instrument panel system, performed free of charge either over the air or at authorized dealerships. Hyundai plans to notify owners beginning March 27, while Kia owner notifications are expected to begin March 26.
Owners should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) using the NHTSA recall database or contact their manufacturer’s customer service for further guidance if they experience display issues.
How Kia Owners Can Take Back Control
While this recall has been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.
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