Kia Sportage Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Kia Sportage have?

• 2025 Kia K4 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V046) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Kia Sportage Trailer Hitch Recall (25V874) Repeat recall
  December 17, 2025 · 5,046 vehicles · Other Equipment

  2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.

  Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge.

• 2024 Kia Sportage Steering Power Steering Recall (24V422)
  June 7, 2024 · 1,075 vehicles · Steering

  The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Kia Sportage Roof Recall (24V025)
  January 18, 2024 · 101,049 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The roof molding may loosen and detach.

  Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Soul Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V531) Park outside
  July 31, 2023 · 39,765 vehicles · Transmission

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

  Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2023 Kia Sportage Brake Power Assist Recall (23V410)
  June 7, 2023 · 98,944 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

  Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Sportage Instrument Cluster Recall (23V298) Repeat recall
  April 26, 2023 · 108,936 vehicles · Electrical System

  2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

  Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

• 2023 Kia Sportage Curtain Air Bag Recall (22V878)
  November 28, 2022 · 76,918 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

  Risk: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Trailer Hitch Recall (22V703) Park outside
  September 19, 2022 · 70,887 vehicles · Other Equipment

  Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

  Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2023 Kia Sportage Alternator Recall (22V651)
  August 29, 2022 · 19,701 vehicles · Electrical System

  The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Kia Sportage Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (21V137) Park outside
  March 4, 2021 · 379,931 vehicles · Brakes

  The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete.

Which Sportage parts are recalled most?

Which Sportage model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Sportage for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 11 Kia Sportage campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Sportage owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Kia Sportage 2021- The service department at the dealership ran basic inspection of fault codes and found fault in system for knock sensor and camshaft b position sensor. These codes have relation to engine failure or possible timing chain failure.

2021 KIA Sportage owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11635069

My car is burning oil like crazy. I’ve had to put 2 quarts in one week. Took it to dealership because of warranty. They ran an oil consumption test and told me pistons may be bad drive it another 1000 miles then we check it again. Why not fix problems then.

2021 KIA Sportage owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11671641

intake camshaft position actuator circuit alert went off I have had the engine replaced 3 times in this car in the past year now, the first time in February of 2025 then in August of 2025 and again in October of 2025 and I am now having further engine troubles with this vehicle.

2022 KIA Sportage owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11711737

Can a recall make your Sportage a lemon in California?

Owners of a Kia Sportage often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 11 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Kia models with recalls

• Carnival: 7 recalls
• Carnival Hybrid: 1 recall
• EV6: 5 recalls
• EV9: 10 recalls
• Forte: 5 recalls
• K4: 3 recalls
• K5: 9 recalls
• Niro: 3 recalls
• Niro EV: 5 recalls
• Niro PHEV: 3 recalls
• Rio: 2 recalls
• Seltos: 4 recalls
• Sorento: 13 recalls
• Sorento Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Sorento PHEV: 8 recalls
• Soul: 5 recalls
• Sportage: 11 recalls
• Sportage Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Sportage PHEV: 3 recalls
• Stinger: 5 recalls
• Telluride: 16 recalls
• Telluride Hybrid: 2 recalls

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