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2025 KIA Sportage

1 recall Risk Grade: A

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #25V874000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
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.
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TRAILER HITCHES
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Other KIA Sportage Years

2026
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
6 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2025 KIA Sportage?

The 2025 KIA Sportage has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2025 KIA Sportage have?

The 2025 KIA Sportage has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

Is the 2025 KIA Sportage safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the TRAILER HITCHES recall for the 2025 KIA Sportage? (Campaign #25V874000)

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." 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. 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.