2 recalls covering model years 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Kia America is recalling certain Sportage and Sportage PHEV vehicles equipped with a 4.2-inch instrument screen and a genuine Kia tow hitch wiring harness accessory. In these vehicles, a software error can cause the instrument panel screen to stop working properly. When that happens, the driver may not be able to see important safety information on the screen, such as the speedometer or warning lights.
These Kia vehicles have a digital instrument cluster with a small screen instead of traditional gauges. When the vehicle starts, this screen may fail to show any information at all. That means the driver cannot see tire pressure readings, warning messages, or warning lights. Kia dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2023.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Kia Sportage Phev. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Kia Sportage Instrument Panel Screen May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 25V874000), reported Dec 17, 2025.
No. None of the 2 Kia Sportage Phev recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: