Kia Sportage recalls
23 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Kia Sportage. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Service brakes, hydraulic (5), Electrical system (4), Trailer hitches (3), Engine (3), Exterior lighting (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Phev, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
January 26, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-046Kia 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…
- 2023–2025 Kia Sportage, Sportage Phev recall: Trailer hitches
December 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-874Kia America, Inc. 2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.
- 2024 Kia Sportage recall: Steering: electric power assist system
June 7, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-422Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles.
- 2022–2024 Kia Carnival, Sportage recall: Structure: body, roof and pillars
January 18, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-025Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles.
- 2010–2019 Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima Hybrid and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
September 25, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-652 Park outsideKia 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…
- 2023–2024 Kia Sportage, Seltos, Soul recall: Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump
July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-531 Park outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles.
- 2023 Kia Sportage recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
June 7, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-410Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.
- 2023 Kia Telluride, Soul, Sportage and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
April 26, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-298Kia America, Inc.
- 2023 Kia Sportage recall: Air bags: side/window, curtain
November 28, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-878Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.
- 2008–2009 Kia Sportage recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
October 24, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-800 Park outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815.
- 2016–2023 Kia Sorento, Sportage, Sorento Hybrid and more recall: Trailer hitches
September 19, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-703 Park outsideKia 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…
- 2023 Kia Sportage recall: Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
August 29, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-651Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.
- 2014–2018 Kia Sportage, K900 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
February 2, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-051 Park outsideKia 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…
- 2017–2021 Kia Sportage, Cadenza recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
March 4, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-137 Park outsideKia 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…
- 2011–2015 Kia Forte Koup, Soul, Forte and more recall: Engine
December 2, 2020 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-750Kia 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.
- 2011–2012 Kia Sportage recall: Engine
February 15, 2019 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-101Kia 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.
- 2011–2018 Kia Optima, Sportage, Sorento recall: Engine
December 19, 2018 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-907Kia 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…
- 2011–2014 Kia Sorento, Optima, Sportage recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
March 31, 2017 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-224Kia 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…
- 2016–2017 Kia Sorento, Sportage recall: Trailer hitches
November 30, 2016 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-862Kia 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…
- 2008–2009 Kia Sportage recall: Electrical system: wiring
November 10, 2016 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-815Kia 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…
- 2011 Kia Sportage recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
June 9, 2015 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-360Kia 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.
- 2014 Kia Sportage recall: Equipment: other, labels
January 27, 2014 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-023Kia 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…
- 2007–2011 Kia Optima, Amanti, Sedona and more recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
April 1, 2013 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 13V-114Kia 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…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Kia Sportage had?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Kia Sportage, across 20 model years (2007–2026).
Which Kia Sportage model year has the most recalls?
The 2023 Kia Sportage appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Kia Sportage for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.