KIA SPORTAGE (2024) recall — Steering
Kia recalls 2024 Sportage vehicles with potential power steering failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must have the motor-driven power steering assembly replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2024 Sportage vehicles because a faulty power steering circuit board could cause loss of power steering, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free replacement of the power steering assembly at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81790-kia-2024-sportage-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81790-kia-2024-sportage-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V422000
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“Kia 2024 Sportage Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81790-kia-2024-sportage-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #24V422000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V422000).
Why it’s dangerous
The circuit board in the power steering assembly can short circuit, causing a loss of power steering assist. This means steering becomes harder and less responsive, potentially increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles with the specific power steering assembly model are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased crash risk during steering.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Kia Sportage has the motor-driven power steering assembly with a shorted circuit board. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 19, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Power Steering Assembly Replaced
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my 2024 Sportage is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured with the specific power steering assembly that has a shorted circuit board. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 19, 2024.
Is there a deadline to fix my vehicle?
The recall does not specify a deadline for the replacement, but owners should contact Kia customer service to schedule the fix.
What happens if I don't fix my vehicle?
The recall does not state consequences for not fixing, but the power steering could fail, increasing crash risk.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V422000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 24V422000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319. 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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Where this comes from
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 #24V422000 (July 6, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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