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23 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Kia is recalling 1.7 million vehicles because an electrical short in the brake control unit may cause an engine compartment fire.
Kia America is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles due to a defective electric oil pump controller that may overheat and cause a vehicle fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the controller free of charge.
Kia is recalling 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles because an engine compartment fire may occur from the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2014-2018 Sportage and K900 vehicles because a faulty module could cause an engine compartment fire.
Certain 2017-2021 Sportage and 2017-2019 Cadenza vehicles have a defective hydraulic control unit that may short-circuit and ignite an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until repairs are completed.
Kia is recalling 294,756 vehicles from 2011-2015 due to a risk of engine compartment fire while driving. Dealers will inspect for leaks and update software.
Kia is recalling 2011-2012 Sportage vehicles because the engine oil pan may leak, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.
Kia is recalling 2011-2018 Optima, Sportage, and Sorento vehicles that had previous engine replacements due to a potential fuel pipe defect that could cause a leak and fire.
Kia is recalling 2011-2014 Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles because machining errors may cause premature engine bearing wear, potentially leading to engine seizure and increased crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles because a wire harness cover may allow water to enter, causing corrosion and an increased risk of engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling multiple 2025–2026 models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights.
Kia is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage and Sportage Plug-In Hybrid vehicles with a 4.2-inch screen and a Kia tow hitch harness, because a software error may make the instrument panel screen fail.
Kia is recalling certain 2024 Sportage vehicles because the motor-driven power steering circuit board may short circuit, causing loss of steering assist and increased crash risk. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 for a free replacement.
Kia is recalling certain 2023–2024 Carnival and 2023–2024 Sportage vehicles because the roof molding may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard for other vehicles.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles where the brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned, causing a loss of power brake assist and extending vehicle stopping distance.
The instrument cluster display in certain 2023 Kia vehicles may fail to show any information when started, preventing drivers from viewing critical safety data like tire pressure and warning lights. Kia will update the software for free.
Kia is recalling 76,918 model year 2023 Sportage vehicles with potentially twisted side curtain airbags that may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling certain 2016-2023 Sorento and 2017-2022 Sportage models with factory or dealer-installed tow hitch harnesses. Moisture and debris on the harness module can cause an electrical short and fire while parked or driving.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles because the alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, risking engine stall or fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the terminal nut free of charge.
Kia is recalling 2016-2017 Sorento and 2017 Sportage vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.
Kia is recalling 2011 Sportage vehicles because the brake light switch may fail, preventing brake lights from illuminating and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2014 Sportage vehicles because the certification label lists tire pressure 1 or 2 psi below the correct specification.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
774 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.