KIA Sportage recalls
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the KIA Sportage; the most recent was received 2026-01-26 (Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel). 6 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Sportage campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | 2026-01-26 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid v… |
| 25V874000 | 2025-12-17 | Trailer Hitches | 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 … |
| 24V422000 | 2024-06-07 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 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. |
| 24V025000 | 2024-01-18 | Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach. |
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module Park Outside | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento,… |
| 23V531000 | 2023-07-31 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump Park Outside | 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… |
| 23V410000 | 2023-06-07 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist | 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. |
| 23V298000 | 2023-04-26 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 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… |
| 22V878000 | 2022-11-28 | Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. |
| 22V800000 | 2022-10-24 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module Park Outside | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur… |
| 22V703000 | 2022-09-19 | Trailer Hitches Park Outside | 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 orig… |
| 22V651000 | 2022-08-29 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 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. |
| 22V051000 | 2022-02-02 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module Park Outside | 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 … |
| 21V137000 | 2021-03-04 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module Park Outside | 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 compar… |
| 20V750000 | 2020-12-02 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| 19V101000 | 2019-02-15 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage. |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | Engine | 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 … |
| 17V224000 | 2017-03-31 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine | Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engin… |
| 16V862000 | 2016-11-30 | Trailer Hitches | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The af… |
| 16V815000 | 2016-11-10 | Electrical System › Wiring | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be imprope… |
| 15V360000 | 2015-06-09 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail. |
| 14V023000 | 2014-01-27 | Equipment › Other › Labels | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed o… |
| 13V114000 | 2013-04-01 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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