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Buying a used 2019 Kia Sportage? Check these 2 recalls first
Two critical recalls carry over from 2018 and both come with park-outside instructions until fixed: a brake control unit fire risk and tow hitch wiring fire risk. Neither tells owners to stop driving. The 2019 complaint file is smaller than the 2018 car's, 70 unverified reports to NHTSA, with 3 crashes, 3 fires and 4 injuries. Engine is again the largest category at 36, followed by unclassified (14), electrical system (10) and power train (7).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check whether both fire-risk recalls have been completed, and where the car has been parked.
- Inspect any tow hitch wiring for heat damage or amateur splices.
- Ask for engine service records given that engine leads the complaint categories.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Kia Sportage
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage and Cadenza brake control unit fire risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Kia Sorento and Sportage tow hitch wiring fire risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
70 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | None found |
| Electrical System | 10 | None found |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | Yes |