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Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia Sportage recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on December 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SPORTAGE, SPORTAGE HYBRID, SPORTAGE PHEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V874000December 17, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V025000January 18, 2024Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
23V531000July 31, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › PumpPark outside
23V410000June 7, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist
23V298000April 26, 2023Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
22V878000November 28, 2022Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
22V651000August 29, 2022Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V874000Manufacturer no. SC359

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2025
Owner notification
February 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,046 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Kia Sportage
May 2, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE PHEV

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Trailer Hitches

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V874000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V025000Manufacturer no. SC292

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
January 18, 2024
Owner notification
March 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
101,049 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V025000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V531000Manufacturer no. SC275

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2023
Owner notification
September 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39,765 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V531000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V410000Manufacturer no. SC272

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Report received by NHTSA
June 7, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
98,944 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V410000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V298000Manufacturer no. SC270

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2023
Owner notification
May 26, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
108,936 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE, SPORTAGE HYBRID, SPORTAGE PHEV

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V298000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V878000Manufacturer no. SC257

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
November 28, 2022
Owner notification
December 28, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
76,918 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V878000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V651000Manufacturer no. SC248

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2022
Owner notification
September 23, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,701 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPORTAGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V651000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 18, 2025.