2025 Kia Sportage — Recalls & Safety
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 54 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.
Every Recall on File
What's wrong: 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.
Free 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.
Official Safety Ratings
2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
Recall Checker
Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2025 Kia Sportage. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.