Kia Sportage problems, recalls and best years (1995–2026)

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2012. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Bulletins	Crashes · fires
2026 Sportage	27	1	0	4 · 0
2025 Sportage	55	1	0	5 · 0
2024 Sportage	75	3	19	7 · 0
2023 Sportage	193	6	50	24 · 1
2022 Sportage	46	1	30	6 · 2
2021 Sportage	54	2	46	3 · 7
2020 Sportage	162	2	70	11 · 12
2019 Sportage	71	2	60	3 · 3
2018 Sportage	164	3	112	7 · 12
2017 SportageMost complaints	403	4	171	14 · 28
2016 Sportage	134	2	115	8 · 5
2015 Sportage	146	2	145	7 · 11
2014 Sportage	125	3	171	3 · 1
2013 SportageMost complaints	381	3	155	5 · 22
2012 SportageMost complaints	392	5	165	7 · 16
2011 Sportage	181	6	160	7 · 8
2010 Sportage	20	2	22	3 · 0
2009 Sportage	80	3	19	4 · 8
2008 Sportage	98	3	23	2 · 24
2007 Sportage	77	2	31	10 · 5
2006 Sportage	111	1	30	8 · 5
2005 Sportage	68	3	39	6 · 2
2003	4	0	6	0 · 0
2002 Sportage	234	1	9	15 · 6
2001 Sportage	228	0	13	25 · 4
2000 Sportage	304	2	13	23 · 7
1999 Sportage	284	3	13	27 · 3
1998 Sportage	303	3	12	19 · 6
1997 Sportage	181	3	10	32 · 5
1996 Sportage	57	3	8	12 · 3
1995 Sportage	56	2	8	2 · 1

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

Engine1,511
Electrical system634
Unknown or other484
Engine and engine cooling480
Power train458
Service brakes, hydraulic429
Air bags293
Structure276

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 500 Sportage vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 280 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model year	Vehicles in fatal crashes	Deaths in the vehicle	Rolled over
2024	2	2	0
2023	28	17	5
2022	22	15	3
2021	31	18	4
2020	52	28	5
2019	31	13	1
2018	38	19	4
2017	52	29	11
2016	28	17	1
2015	31	16	6
2014	17	9	1
2013	18	7	1
2012	13	5	2
2011	26	12	1
2010	12	10	3
2009	10	7	1
2008	20	13	6
2007	23	10	2
2006	13	7	1
2005	6	4	0
2002	13	10	5
2001	9	6	2
2000	2	3	1
1999	1	1	0
1996	1	1	1
1995	1	1	0

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 16 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Year	Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
2027	2027 KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16.9 %
2026	2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16.9 %
2025	2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16.9 %
2024	2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16.9 %
2023	2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16.9 %
2022	2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2021	2021 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2020	2020 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2019	2019 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2018	2018 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2017	2017 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14.7 %
2016	2016 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.5 %
2015	2015 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.5 %
2014	2014 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.5 %
2013	2013 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.5 %
2012	2012 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.5 %
2011	2011 Kia Sportage SUV 4WD	—	—	—	—	0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 25 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.3–12.5 L/100 km.

Year	Variant	Engine	Transmission	City	Highway	Combined	CO₂ g/km
2026	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.5 L, 4 cyl.	AS8	9.3	7.0	8.3	194
2025	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.5 L, 4 cyl.	AS8	9.3	7.1	8.3	195
2024	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.5 L, 4 cyl.	AS8	9.3	7.1	8.3	195
2023	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.5 L, 4 cyl.	AS8	9.3	7.4	8.4	198
2022	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.1	7.6	9.0	214
2021	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.1	7.6	9.0	214
2020	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.1	7.6	9.0	214
2019	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.3	7.8	9.2	218
2018	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.3	7.8	9.2	218
2017	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.4	8.0	9.3	220
2016	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	11.4	8.3	10.0	231
2015	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	11.4	8.3	10.0	230
2014	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	A6	11.4	8.3	10.0	230
2013	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	11.1	7.8	9.6	221
2012	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	11.1	7.8	9.6	221
2011	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.4 L, 4 cyl.	AS6	10.9	7.5	9.4	216
2010	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	AS4	11.6	9.5	10.6	244
2009	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	AS4	11.6	9.5	10.6	244
2008	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	11.8	9.3	10.7	246
2007	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	11.8	9.3	10.7	246
2006	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	12.0	9.3	10.8	248
2005	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	12.0	9.3	10.8	248
2002	Sportage 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	13.3	11.4	12.5	288
2001	Sportage · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	13.3	11.4	12.5	288
2000	Sportage 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline	2.0 L, 4 cyl.	M5	12.8	12.1	12.5	288

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

33,252 Sportage cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports.

Model year	Registered	Sold new in NZ	Used imports
2026	2,101	2,101	0
2025	1,353	1,352	0
2024	1,717	1,711	4
2023	1,306	1,296	6
2022	3,090	3,068	9
2021	2,074	2,050	9
2020	2,871	2,843	4
2019	3,194	3,169	6
2018	3,218	3,162	23
2017	3,472	3,404	29
2016	2,965	2,909	20
2015	1,055	1,020	24
2014	859	816	34
2013	729	693	27
2012	719	688	17
2011	701	670	19
2010	396	382	9
2009	359	353	2
2008	270	263	3
2007	238	228	5
2006	303	298	0
2005	159	152	3
2004	4	4	0
2003	7	7	0
2002	9	9	0
2001	11	9	2
2000	10	10	0
1999	21	19	0
1998	11	10	0
1997	22	22	0

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

52,257 Sportage cars are on Dutch roads; 19% arrived later as imports, and 4,912 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registered	On the road	Imported	Median list price
2026	2,565	2%	€49,900
2025	3,205	6%	€48,220
2024	4,335	10%	€47,575
2023	5,332	19%	€46,375
2022	5,709	44%	€44,875
2021	539	37%	€39,462
2020	318	42%	€39,116
2019	814	55%	€38,832
2018	1,638	29%	€32,590
2017	2,051	27%	€30,790
2016	3,053	24%	€30,790
2015	2,081	26%	€30,202
2014	1,989	27%	€30,096
2013	2,404	25%	€28,990
2012	3,536	14%	€29,305
2011	4,326	9%	€28,805
2010	2,084	11%	€26,985
2009	685	5%	€25,329
2008	1,249	4%	€26,989
2007	1,651	4%	€27,173
2006	1,627	2%	€25,872
2005	1,066	3%	€25,389

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

11,593 Sportage cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 81% petrol, 19% diesel; 24% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registered	In use	Average mileage
2026	144	0 km
2025	327	12,000 km
2024	576	27,000 km
2023	832	38,000 km
2022	987	59,000 km
2021	294	64,000 km
2020	288	78,000 km
2019	519	91,000 km
2018	428	116,000 km
2017	561	136,000 km
2016	876	157,000 km
2015	758	164,000 km
2014	775	177,000 km
2013	852	193,000 km
2012	913	204,000 km
2011	671	225,000 km
2010	86	219,000 km
2009	128	221,000 km
2008	267	234,000 km
2007	432	249,000 km
2006	627	264,000 km
2005	252	275,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 4,204 Sportage cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 46 of those collisions were fatal and 872 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

Year	Cars in injury collisions	Fatal	Serious
2025	992	11	233
2024	870	11	180
2023	854	11	185
2022	814	7	157
2021	674	6	117

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

420,691 Sportage cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

Built	Licensed	Off the road (SORN)
2025	45,157	329
2024	45,990	243
2023	35,084	87
2022	28,105	97
2021	26,605	93
2020	18,723	64
2019	32,367	194
2018	33,150	267
2017	36,153	430
2016	36,287	508
2015	20,583	376
2014	18,736	441
2013	17,242	597
2012	11,907	536
2011	6,894	425
2010	3,229	366
2009	1,568	332
2008	917	325
2007	708	427
2006	600	454
2005	645	501
2004	4	4
2003	14	139
2002	4	72
2001	7	110
2000	5	120
1999	4	58
1998	0	31
1997	3	43
1996	0	23

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

254,574 Sportage cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 77% passed first time, against 78% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registered	Tests	Passed first time	All cars that year	Average mileage
2021	1,780	88%	91%	24,300 mi
2020	19,464	85%	88%	23,500 mi
2019	33,306	85%	86%	31,100 mi
2018	33,701	84%	84%	40,300 mi
2017	36,501	82%	82%	50,500 mi
2016	37,155	80%	79%	58,800 mi
2015	21,035	75%	75%	66,200 mi
2014	19,205	74%	72%	75,100 mi
2013	18,170	66%	68%	83,400 mi
2012	12,875	62%	66%	92,000 mi
2011	7,842	63%	63%	99,600 mi
2010	4,469	61%	60%	97,400 mi
2009	2,656	55%	59%	98,900 mi
2008	1,768	55%	57%	104,100 mi
2007	1,661	50%	57%	107,400 mi
2006	1,442	49%	56%	112,700 mi
2005	1,544	50%	56%	110,600 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

Area	Sportage	All cars, same ages
Brakes	7.5%	4.6%
Tyres	6.1%	5.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	5.2%	7.3%
Visibility	4.7%	3.9%
Suspension	4.5%	5.4%
Steering	1.7%	1.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks	1.2%	1.8%
Body, chassis, structure	0.8%	1.7%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

1,107,190 new Kia Sportage cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (18,277), Spain (15,263), France (13,989).

Year	New cars	Largest markets	Mass kg	CO₂ g/km	Power kW
2022	105,585	Germany, Spain, France	1,652	123 (WLTP)	119
2021	61,294	Italy, Spain, Germany	1,579	161 (WLTP)	105
2020	69,070	United Kingdom, Spain, Germany	1,579	168 (WLTP)	103
2019	110,388	United Kingdom, Spain, Germany	1,572	174 (WLTP)	103
2018	120,916	United Kingdom, Spain, Italy	1,529	173 (WLTP)	100
2017	128,975	United Kingdom, Spain, Italy	1,572	142 (NEDC)	107
2016	135,069	United Kingdom, Germany, Spain	1,581	—	104
2015	91,182	United Kingdom, Italy, Spain	1,565	—	104
2014	79,932	United Kingdom, Italy, Spain	1,576	—	103
2013	70,409	United Kingdom, Italy, France	1,578	—	104
2012	60,317	United Kingdom, France, Italy	1,581	—	105
2011	47,449	United Kingdom, Spain, France	1,605	—	107
2010	26,604	Germany, United Kingdom, Spain	1,673	—	—

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

43,345 Kia Sportage cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 7.4 l/100 km on the road, against 6.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 17% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.5 l/100 km against 1.1 l/100 km on paper, with 25% of their distance covered with the engine off.

Fuel	Cars	On the road	WLTP	Difference	Average distance so far
Petrol	13,820	8.0	7.0	+14%	29,000 km
Petrol hybrid	18,760	7.4	6.3	+17%	25,000 km
Diesel	1,098	5.3	5.6	−5%	59,000 km
Diesel hybrid	2,670	5.6	5.3	+6%	39,000 km
Plug-in hybrid	6,997	5.5	1.1	+400%	26,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Kia Sportage uses 7.4 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,110 litres: £1,930 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.

Country	Petrol hybrid	Petrol	Diesel hybrid	Diesel	Petrol per litre	Diesel per litre
United Kingdom	£1,930	£2,087	£1,677	£1,576	£1.75	£1.99
Spain	€1,968	€2,129	€1,590	€1,493	€1.78	€1.89
Italy	€2,228	€2,410	€1,889	€1,774	€2.02	€2.24
France	€2,464	€2,665	€1,974	€1,854	€2.23	€2.35
Germany	€2,409	€2,605	€1,907	€1,791	€2.18	€2.27
United States	$1,251	$1,353	$1,395	$1,311	$1.13	$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

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EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Sportage in 10 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/04280/25 · Injuries12 Dec 2025 · SPORTAGE

The internal thread diameter of the tie rod may be too large. Over time, this can reduce the fastening force, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval…

SR/02418/25 · Injuries4 Jul 2025 · SPORTAGE

The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal, which may increase braking distance. This incr…

SR/00588/25 · Fire14 Feb 2025 · Sportage

Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing th…

SR/00591/25 · Fire14 Feb 2025 · Sportage

A12/02275/23 · Injuries29 Sept 2023 · Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)

A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…

A12/01885/23 · Fire, Injuries25 Aug 2023 · Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage

Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance …

A12/01783/23 · Injuries11 Aug 2023 · Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV

Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an a…

A12/00020/23 · Fire13 Jan 2023 · Sportage

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit.This could result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicl…

A12/00736/21 · Fire, Injuries28 May 2021 · Sportage

A short circuit can occur in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) module.This could lead to an excessive current flow that can increase the risk of fire in the engine compartment.

A12/0592/13 · Injuries24 May 2013 · Sorento, Carens, Carnival, Soul, Sportage, Optima

A fault in the brake light switch may result in the brake light not coming on when the brake pedal is pressed or in the brake light remaining on. Moreover, in vehicles with automatic transmission it may not be possible to move the lever out of the ‘P’ position…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

36 campaigns cover the Sportage; the latest 12 are below.

26V046000 · Electrical system26 Jan 2026 · 2026

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 vehicles. 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."

25V874000 · Trailer hitches17 Dec 2025 · 2024, 2025

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."

24V422000 · Steering7 Jun 2024 · 2024

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 · Structure18 Jan 2024 · 2023, 2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic25 Sept 2023 · 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

23V531000 · Power train31 Jul 2023 · 2023

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.

23V410000 · Service brakes, hydraulic7 Jun 2023 · 2023

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 · Electrical system26 Apr 2023 · 2023

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."

22V878000 · Air bags28 Nov 2022 · 2023

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

22V800000 · Service brakes, hydraulic24 Oct 2022 · 2008, 2009

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 while parked or driving.

22V703000 · Trailer hitches19 Sept 2022 · 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.

22V651000 · Electrical system29 Aug 2022 · 2023

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.

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