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2023 Kia Sportage recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2023 Kia Sportage. The most recent was reported on January 18, 2024.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
January 18, 202424V-025Structure: body, roof and pillars101,049
July 31, 202323V-531Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump39,765
June 7, 202323V-410Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist98,944
April 26, 202323V-298Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel108,936
November 28, 202222V-878Air bags: side/window, curtain76,918
August 29, 202222V-651Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator19,701

Recall details

Structure: body, roof and pillars

January 18, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-025

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

Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump Park outside

July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-531

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

June 7, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-410

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

April 26, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-298

What is wrong: 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."

Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

Air bags: side/window, curtain

November 28, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-878

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

Risk: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

August 29, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-651

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.

Other model years of the Kia Sportage

All Kia Sportage recalls · All Kia recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2023 Kia Sportage, the most recent reported on January 18, 2024. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Electrical system (2), Structure (1), Power train (1), Service brakes, hydraulic (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 6 of the 6 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

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.