KIA SPORTAGE (2025) recall — Trailer Hitches
Kia recalls certain 2023-2025 Sportage PHEVs and 2024-2025 models with 4.2" screens and trailer hitches due to potential instrument panel failure. Owners must contact Kia for free replacement of the tow hitch harness control module.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling specific 2023-2025 Sportage models with trailer hitches that may fail to display speedometer or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free replacement harness control module from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81457-kia-sportage-2023-2025-recall-trailer-hitches-may-fail-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81457-kia-sportage-2023-2025-recall-trailer-hitches-may-fail-to · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V874000
Cite this page
“Kia Sportage (2023-2025) Recall: Trailer Hitches May Fail to Show Speedometer.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81457-kia-sportage-2023-2025-recall-trailer-hitches-may-fail-to. Based on NHTSA recall #25V874000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V874000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error causes the instrument panel screen to fail, meaning critical safety information like speedometer readings and warning lights may not display. This could lead to drivers being unaware of their speed or vehicle issues, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles with 4.2" screens and Genuine Kia trailer hitches are affected. Drivers using these vehicles for towing may be at higher risk due to potential instrument panel failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023-2025 Sportage PHEV or 2024-2025 Sportage has a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia trailer hitch harness accessory. The recall covers vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting December 31, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free replacement of the tow hitch harness control module.
Get Replacement Harness Module
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module at no cost once you contact Kia.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything if I don't have a trailer hitch?
The recall applies only to vehicles with a Genuine Kia trailer hitch harness accessory. If you don't have one, you are not affected.
When will I get the replacement part?
Dealers will replace the harness control module free of charge once you contact Kia Customer Service.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting December 31, 2025, or look for a 4.2" screen and Genuine Kia trailer hitch harness accessory.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V874000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 25V874000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V874000 (December 17, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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