Kia Sportage recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Kia Sportage, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 26, 2026Crash risk2026 Kia Carnival, 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid, 2026 Kia EV9 and 8 other models — Electrical System
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."
26V046000 · 43K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 17, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Kia Sportage, 2023–2025 Kia Sportage PHEV — 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 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."
25V874000 · 5K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 7, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia Sportage — Steering
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.
24V422000 · 1K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 18, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Kia Carnival, 2023–2024 Kia Sportage — Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
24V025000 · 101K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2023Fire risk2010–2019 Kia Borrego, 2014–2016 Kia Cadenza, 2010–2013 Kia Forte and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
23V652000 · 1.7M units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 31, 2023Fire risk2023–2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul, 2023 Kia Sportage — Power Train
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.
23V531000 · 40K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 7, 2023Crash risk2023 Kia Sportage — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
23V410000 · 99K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 26, 2023Crash risk2023 Kia Niro, 2023 Kia Niro PHEV, 2023 Kia Soul and 4 other models — Electrical System
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."
23V298000 · 109K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Nov 28, 2022Crash risk2023 Kia Sportage — Air Bags
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
22V878000 · 77K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Oct 24, 2022Fire risk2008–2009 Kia Sportage — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
22V800000 · 72K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 19, 2022Fire risk2016–2022 Kia Sorento, 2021–2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022–2023 Kia Sorento PHEV and 1 other model — Trailer Hitches
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.
22V703000 · 71K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Aug 29, 2022Fire risk2023 Kia Sportage — Electrical System
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.
22V651000 · 20K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 2, 2022Fire risk2016–2018 Kia K900, 2014–2016 Kia Sportage — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
22V051000 · 127K units · Kia Motors America
- Mar 4, 2021Fire risk2017–2019 Kia Cadenza, 2017–2021 Kia Sportage — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
21V137000 · 380K units · Kia Motors America
- Dec 2, 2020Fire risk2012–2015 Kia Forte, 2012–2015 Kia Forte Koup, 2011–2013 Kia Optima Hybrid and 3 other models — 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.
20V750000 · 295K units · Kia Motors America
- Feb 15, 2019Fire risk2011–2012 Kia Sportage — 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.
19V101000 · 32K units · Kia Motors America
- Dec 19, 2018Fire risk2011–2017 Kia Optima, 2012–2017 Kia Sorento, 2011–2018 Kia Sportage — 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 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.
18V907000 · 72K units · Kia Motors America
- Mar 31, 2017Crash risk2011–2014 Kia Optima, 2012–2014 Kia Sorento, 2011–2013 Kia Sportage — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 engine.
17V224000 · 618K units · Kia Motors America
- Nov 30, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Kia Sorento, 2017 Kia Sportage — 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 affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
16V862000 · 10K units · Kia Motors America
- Nov 10, 2016Fire risk2008–2009 Kia Sportage — Electrical System
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 improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
16V815000 · 72K units · Kia Motors America
- Jun 9, 2015Crash risk2011 Kia Sportage — Exterior Lighting
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.
15V360000 · 8K units · Kia Motors America
- Jan 27, 2014Crash risk2014 Kia Sportage — Equipment
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 on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
14V023000 · 12K units · Kia Motors Corporation
- Apr 1, 2013Crash risk2007–2009 Kia Amanti, 2009 Kia Borrego, 2010 Kia Forte and 6 other models — Exterior Lighting
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 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
13V114000 · 980K units · Kia Motors Corporation
- Apr 17, 2009Crash risk2007 Kia Amanti, 2007 Kia Rondo, 2006–2007 Kia Sedona and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
09V130000 · 140K units · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- Apr 16, 2007Crash risk2002 Kia Sportage — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.
07V161000 · 35K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 8, 2005Crash risk2005 Kia Sportage — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
05V318000 · 4K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- May 3, 2005Fire risk2005 Kia Sportage — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
05V212000 · 10K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 29, 2005Crash risk2005 Kia Sportage — Electronic Stability Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
05V120000 · 8K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 24, 2004Safety1999–2000 Kia Sephia, 1999–2000 Kia Sportage — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
04V305000 · 252K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 16, 2002Crash risk1995–1998 Kia Sephia, 1995–1998 Kia Sportage — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
02V216000 · 190K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 27, 2000Crash risk2000 Kia Sportage — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. THESE VEHICLES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITH OWNERS MANUALS WITH AN INCORRECT JUMP START DIAGRAM. THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING ARE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, THE DIAGRAM DEPICTS THE JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED TO THE WRONG POLARITY TERMINALS. IF THE DIAGRAM WERE FOLLOWED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE RESULTING IMPROPER CONNECTIONS COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO RUPTURE AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURES.
00V205000 · 66K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.