01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Kia Sportage recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V874000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- December 17, 2025
- Potential units
- 5,046campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: 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
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
Owner notification: February 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 24V422000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 7, 2024
- Potential units
- 1,075campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: July 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 24V025000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 18, 2024
- Potential units
- 101,049campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Why it matters: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Owner notification: March 15, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH