Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
25V874000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V874000: Kia Sportage trailer hitches recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge.
24V422000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V422000: Kia Sportage steering recall
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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge.
24V025000NHTSA report received January 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V025000: Kia Sportage structure recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge.
23V531000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V531000: Kia Sportage power train recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
23V410000NHTSA report received June 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V410000: Kia Sportage service brakes recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge.
23V298000NHTSA report received April 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V298000: Kia Sportage electrical system recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.
22V878000NHTSA report received November 2022Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 22V878000: Kia Sportage air bags recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Consequence: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge.
22V703000NHTSA report received September 2022Model years: 2017–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V703000: Kia Sportage trailer hitches recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. 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.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
22V651000NHTSA report received August 2022Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 22V651000: Kia Sportage electrical system recall
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge.
22V051000NHTSA report received February 2022Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 22V051000: Kia Sportage service brakes recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
21V137000NHTSA report received March 2021Model years: 2017–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V137000: Kia Sportage service brakes recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete.
18V907000NHTSA report received December 2018Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 18V907000: Kia Sportage fuel system recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other compact SUVs to weigh against the Kia Sportage. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Kia Sportage, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Kia Sportage?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: service brakes, trailer hitches, electrical system, fuel system, air bags, power train. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Kia Sportage recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Kia Sportage at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Kia Sportage pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Kia Sportage through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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