2024 Kia Sportage Steering Power Steering Recall (24V422)
Kia America, Inc. · 1,075 vehicles · Reported June 7, 2024
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 1,075 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V422 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V422000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SC319 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 7, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Kia Sportage |
| Units affected | 1,075 |
| Build dates | April 30, 2024 to May 23, 2024 |
| Component | Steering > Electric Power Assist System |
| Safety risk | A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Kia Sportage in recall 24V422?
The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Sportage with recall 24V422?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Sportage shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the electric power assist system, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V422?
Recall 24V422 covers 1,075 vehicles: 2024 Kia Sportage.
NHTSA lists 1,075 vehicles in this campaign, built April 30, 2024 to May 23, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kia | Sportage |
What is the fix for the Sportage steering power steering recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
When was recall 24V422 announced?
Kia America, Inc. reported recall 24V422 to NHTSA on June 7, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 19, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Kia America, Inc.'s filing). |
| May 23, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 7, 2024 | Kia America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V422000. |
| July 19, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 28 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 23 days. If your Sportage was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sportage is part of recall 24V422?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V422 is open on your Sportage, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V422000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Sportage owners do about recall 24V422?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V422000 applies to your Sportage.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Kia dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the electric power assist system happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Sportage owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the steering.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 24V422 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 71 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Kia Sportage: 71 complaints in total, 4 about the steering
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were.
2024 Kia Sportage owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11687004, filed September 12, 2025
While driving the car on road, I suddenly started getting all types of warning regarding different safety system and power steering wheel. The steering wheel was stuck/frooze while I was at 40-50 mph and couldn't turn it at all. With lots of difficulty was able to pull the car and get it towed.
2024 Kia Sportage owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11588359, filed May 13, 2024
24 hours after purchase, the steering wheel had high vibration and was worrisome to drive. Returned to dealer and was originally told I break too hard- before they kept the vehicle for 8 days. They claim the rotor was replaced. Everything I am experiencing for my first car is sounding unreasonable.
2024 Kia Sportage owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11598571, filed July 3, 2024
Can recall 24V422 make my Sportage a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this electric power assist system recall means their Sportage qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Steering defects go straight to safety. Under California's lemon law, a defect likely to cause death or serious injury can create a presumption after just two repair attempts, if the manufacturer was also notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Kia Sportage has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V422
Is the 24V422000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 19, 2024.
How do I know if my Sportage is part of recall 24V422000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V422000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Kia. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.