11 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.
Reported 2025-12-17 · Campaign 25V874000 · Model years: 2024, 2025
These Sportage models have the small 4.2-inch instrument display and a genuine Kia tow hitch wiring accessory. A software error in the hitch part can make the instrument screen in front of the driver fail. That is the screen that shows your speed and your warning lights. If it goes blank, you cannot see how fast you are going or whether the car is trying to warn you about a problem. The vehicles do not meet the federal standard for controls and displays.
Reported 2024-06-07 · Campaign 24V422000 · Model years: 2024
Certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles have an electronic circuit board inside the power steering unit that can short out. That unit is what makes the steering wheel easy to turn. If the board fails, you lose the power assist and the steering wheel becomes much heavier and harder to turn, which is especially noticeable at low speeds, when parking, or when you need to steer quickly.
Reported 2024-01-18 · Campaign 24V025000 · Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain 2023-2024 Kia Sportage and 2022-2024 Kia Carnival vehicles, the strip of trim along the roof may work loose and come off. If it detaches while you are driving, it can land in the road and become an obstacle for the cars behind you. A dealer will look at the roof trim and either fasten it properly or replace it. Owner letters went out in March 2024, so the repair is available now.
Reported 2023-07-31 · Campaign 23V531000 · Model years: 2023
These cars have a system that shuts the engine off at stoplights to save fuel. A small electric oil pump keeps things lubricated while the engine is off, and the controller that runs that pump may have damaged parts inside. If it does, the pump can get too hot and start a fire in the car. A dealer will check the controller and replace it if needed, at no cost. Park outside and away from buildings until then.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Reported 2023-06-07 · Campaign 23V410000 · Model years: 2023
Certain 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles have a part called the brake booster, which uses engine vacuum to make the brake pedal easy to press. A rubber piece inside it can shift out of position and let air leak in. When that happens, the power assist is lost, the brake pedal feels much harder to push, and the vehicle takes a longer distance to come to a stop.
Reported 2023-04-26 · Campaign 23V298000 · Model years: 2023
These Kias have a digital dashboard with a 4.2-inch screen in place of traditional gauges. When you start the car, that screen may come up completely blank. If it does, you cannot see warning lights, low tire pressure alerts, or other messages the car uses to tell you something is wrong. Kia fixes this with a software update to the instrument cluster at no charge. Owner letters went out May 26, 2023.
Reported 2022-11-28 · Campaign 22V878000 · Model years: 2023
During assembly, the side curtain airbags in some 2023 Sportage models may have been twisted. These are the long airbags that drop down from above the side windows to protect heads in a side crash or rollover. A twisted airbag may not unfold the way it should, so it could hurt someone instead of cushioning them. A Kia dealer will look at the curtain airbags and reinstall them properly if needed, free of charge. Kia mailed owner letters December 28, 2022.
These vehicles have a trailer tow wiring kit, fitted at the factory or added later by a Kia dealer. Dirt and moisture can build up on the small circuit board in that kit and cause an electrical short, which can start a fire — whether you are driving or parked. Kia says park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired. Dealers inspect the vehicle and replace the fuse or the tow wiring module if needed, free.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Reported 2022-08-29 · Campaign 22V651000 · Model years: 2023
A nut on the alternator — the part that charges the battery and powers the car's electrical system — may not be tight enough and can work loose. If it does, the engine can stall while you drive, or the electrical system can get a surge of power that could start a fire. Dealers will check the nut and tighten it if needed, free of charge. Letters went to owners September 23, 2022.
The control unit for the anti-lock brakes has an electrical circuit that can short out. If it does, it can start a fire in the engine compartment. Kia says park outside and away from buildings as a precaution until the repair is done. Dealers replace certain fuses in the electrical box under the hood, and cars with an electronic parking brake also get updated software for the brake control unit. All of the work is free.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Reported 2018-12-19 · Campaign 18V907000 · Model years: 2018
This covers 2011-2018 Sportage (and certain Optima and Sorento) vehicles that already had their engine replaced under an earlier recall, under warranty, or through Kia's knock sensor campaign. During that engine work, the high-pressure fuel pipe running from the fuel pump may have been damaged, lined up wrong, or not tightened correctly. That can let gasoline leak out. If leaking fuel reaches anything hot or sparking, it can catch fire. Dealers inspect and replace the pipe free.