Every 2023 Kia Sportage recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 25V874000
Dec 17, 2025Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V874000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V025000
Jan 18, 2024Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V025000 →Power Train · NHTSA 23V531000
Jul 31, 2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:PumpPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V531000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V410000
Jul 6, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V410000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V298000
Apr 26, 2023Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V298000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 22V878000
Nov 28, 2022Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V878000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V651000
Aug 29, 2022Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V651000 →
2023 Kia Sportage complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sportage, reporting 28 crashes, 1 fires, 18 injuries. Kia has issued at least 74 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
- Electrical System85
- Unknown Or Other69
- Engine66
- Forward Collision Avoidance48
- Service Brakes42
- Power Train38
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (114)
- Power Train (27)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (24)
- Suspension (24)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (20)
- Engine (18)
Read Kia Sportage owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sportage. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“This is a statement from my daughter: I was driving and noticed a vehicle stopped in front of me. When I attempted to brake, I could feel my brakes sink all the way to the floor.”
2023 KIA SPORTAGEMay 29, 2026 · IN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11740925
“1. Hybrid system failure And check engine light on . 2. Car jerk while driving and gone to limp mode and my speed was reduced to 10 mph at traffic putting my self and other in danger . 3.”
2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEVJan 1, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11708252
Crash
“When I pulled up at home and parked the vehicle, I pressed the brake pedal, stopping the vehicle, and then pressed the Park button and took my foot off the brake.”
2023 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRIDApr 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11653683
Fire
“Vehicle caught fire while idling unattended with seat warmers activated. The driver seat ignited and fire spread across the seats to the headrest in the backseats and sunroof area. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Multiple eyewitnesses confirm no one was near the vehicle.”
2023 KIA SPORTAGEMar 18, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11725134
“I had been driving on the freeway for about 5 minutes, and suddenly heard broken glass in my car. It was dark (around 8pm) so I looked around as I was driving and didn't see any of my visible windows broken.”
2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEVOct 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11696583
Check your Sportage by VIN
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