Every 2017 Kia Sportage recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 22V703000
Sep 19, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- Kia 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 original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Full recall details for 22V703000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V137000
Apr 3, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Kia 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 compartment.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Full recall details for 21V137000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V907000
Dec 19, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Kia 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 Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Full recall details for 18V907000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 16V862000
Nov 30, 2016Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Kia 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 affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
Full recall details for 16V862000 →
2017 Kia Sportage complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 401 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sportage, reporting 14 crashes, 27 fires, 19 injuries. Kia has issued at least 191 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine220
- Unknown Or Other69
- Electrical System62
- Power Train41
- Structure24
- Fuel/Propulsion System21
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (71)
- Equipment (57)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (49)
- Engine (25)
- Power Train (17)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (15)
Read Kia Sportage owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Kia Sportage
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 401 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sportage. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Engine caught fire , insurance denied the claim . Kia has a class action lawsuit Theta 2 . It was towed into the dealership for approximately 3 mts . During the diagnostic they discovered a crack in the number 3 cylinder wall .”
2017 KIA SPORTAGEAug 2, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11754337
Injury reportedFire
“The contact's mother owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power.”
2017 KIA SPORTAGEJun 24, 2026 · NV
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11746213
Fire
“My vehicle engine caught fire after getting gas. It started smoking then went up in flames.”
2017 KIA SPORTAGEMay 14, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11737888
Injury reportedFire
“The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH on the highway, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that there was a significant amount of smoke inside the vehicle. It was unknown whether a warning light illuminated.”
2017 KIA SPORTAGEJan 7, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709334
Fire
“I was sold a Kia sportage 2017 in February. I was told this vehicle has no after market parts. After my vehicle catching fire and seizing on me June 26th of this year so 4 months after buying the vehicle. It was discovered that an after market starter is indeed in this vehicle with loose wiring.”
2017 KIA SPORTAGENov 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11698411
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