2020 Kia Sportage — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 162 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 21V137000 04/03/2021

What's wrong: 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.

Free 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.

TRAILER HITCHES 22V703000 19/09/2022

What's wrong: 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.

Free 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2020 Kia Sportage SUV FWD

★★★★★

Overall

5/5 stars

★★★★☆

Frontal Crash

NHTSA test

★★★★★

Side Crash

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★★★★☆

Rollover

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Other Years

Same Model, Different Year

2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2020 Kia Sportage. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2020 Kia Sportage have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Sportage. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2020 Kia Sportage generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.