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Buying a used 2019 Kia Sportage? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2019 Kia Sportage has 2 recalls in this group, involving brake-module and tow-hitch fire risks. Both entries carry park-outside instructions, so VIN-specific applicability and documented remedies deserve attention before a purchase is finalized. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 injuries. Engine accounts for 36 complaints, unknown or other for 14, electrical system for 10, and power train for 7. These complaint counts do not identify the cause of any individual incident.
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.
- Verify brake-module recall repair records by VIN.
- Confirm tow-hitch recall applicability, repair status, and parking instructions.
- Request engine and power-train repair history, including electrical fault records.
- 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 Cadenza, Sportage Brake Module Fire Risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Kia Sorento and Sportage Tow Hitch 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 |