Kia Sportage recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Kia Sportage model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV Model years 2010–2025 20 NHTSA recalls 2,763 owner complaints

20 NHTSA recalls

2,763 owner complaints

16 model years covered

132 citing a crash

128 citing a fire

124 citing an injury

Kia Sportage recalls & complaints by model year

Every Sportage model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Details
2010 Kia Sportage	2	20	2010 recalls ↓
2011 Kia Sportage	6	181	2011 recalls ↓
2012 Kia Sportage	5	392	2012 recalls ↓
2013 Kia Sportage	3	381	2013 recalls ↓
2014 Kia Sportage	3	124	2014 recalls ↓
2015 Kia Sportage	2	146	2015 recalls ↓
2016 Kia Sportage	2	134	2016 recalls ↓
2017 Kia Sportage	4	402	2017 recalls ↓
2018 Kia Sportage	3	164	2018 recalls ↓
2019 Kia Sportage	2	71	2019 recalls ↓
2020 Kia Sportage	2	162	2020 recalls ↓
2021 Kia Sportage	2	54	2021 recalls ↓
2022 Kia Sportage	1	46	2022 recalls ↓
2023 Kia Sportage	7	307	2023 recalls ↓
2024 Kia Sportage	3	107	2024 recalls ↓
2025 Kia Sportage	1	72	2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 48 while NHTSA lists 20 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Kia Sportage

The component categories Kia owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Engine 1,483
Electrical System 395
Power Train 210
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 159
Vehicle Speed Control 128
Fuel/Propulsion System 127

Recent recalls on the Kia Sportage

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

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."
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · model years 2023–2025
STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024

The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA campaign 24V422000 · model year 2024
STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 2024

The roof molding may loosen and detach.
NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · model years 2023–2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · model years 2010–2013
POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP Jul 2023

The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · model year 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST Jun 2023

The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
NHTSA campaign 23V410000 · model year 2023

Every Kia Sportage recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · also 2011–2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Apr 2013

Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 13V114000 · also 2011

2011 Kia Sportage recalls (6)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
ENGINE Feb 2019

The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
NHTSA campaign 19V101000 · also 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2012–2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Mar 2017

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
NHTSA campaign 17V224000 · also 2012–2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Jun 2015

In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
NHTSA campaign 15V360000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Apr 2013

Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 13V114000 · also 2010

2012 Kia Sportage recalls (5)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
ENGINE Dec 2020

An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
NHTSA campaign 20V750000
ENGINE Feb 2019

The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
NHTSA campaign 19V101000 · also 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011 and 2013–2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Mar 2017

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
NHTSA campaign 17V224000 · also 2011 and 2013

2013 Kia Sportage recalls (3)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · also 2010–2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2012 and 2014–2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Mar 2017

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
NHTSA campaign 17V224000 · also 2011–2012

2014 Kia Sportage recalls (3)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2022

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA campaign 22V051000 · also 2015–2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2013 and 2015–2018
EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Jan 2014

The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information.
NHTSA campaign 14V023000

2015 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2022

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA campaign 22V051000 · also 2014 and 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2014 and 2016–2018

2016 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2022

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA campaign 22V051000 · also 2014–2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2015 and 2017–2018

2017 Kia Sportage recalls (4)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2018–2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 · also 2018–2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2016 and 2018
TRAILER HITCHES Nov 2016

The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.
NHTSA campaign 16V862000

2018 Kia Sportage recalls (3)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2017 and 2019–2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 · also 2017 and 2019–2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · also 2011–2017

2019 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2017–2018 and 2020–2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 · also 2017–2018 and 2020–2021

2020 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2017–2019 and 2021–2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 · also 2017–2019 and 2021

2021 Kia Sportage recalls (2)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2017–2020 and 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 · also 2017–2020

2022 Kia Sportage recalls (1)

TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

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.
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · also 2017–2021

2023 Kia Sportage recalls (7)

TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

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."
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · also 2024–2025
STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 2024

The roof molding may loosen and detach.
NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · also 2024
POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP Jul 2023

The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
NHTSA campaign 23V531000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST Jun 2023

The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
NHTSA campaign 23V410000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Apr 2023

The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
NHTSA campaign 23V298000
AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Nov 2022

The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
NHTSA campaign 22V878000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Aug 2022

The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
NHTSA campaign 22V651000

2024 Kia Sportage recalls (3)

TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

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."
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · also 2023 and 2025
STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024

The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA campaign 24V422000
STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 2024

The roof molding may loosen and detach.
NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · also 2023

2025 Kia Sportage recalls (1)

TRAILER HITCHES Dec 2025

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."
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · also 2023–2024

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Kia Sportage recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Kia Sportage across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2023 model year has the most, with 7. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most recalls?

The 2023 Kia Sportage has the most NHTSA recalls (7), followed by 2011 (6) and 2012 (5). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Kia Sportage (402), followed by 2012 (392) and 2013 (381). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Kia Sportage?

Across 2,763 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Kia Sportage are Engine (1,483), Electrical System (395), Power Train (210), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (159), Vehicle Speed Control (128) and Fuel/Propulsion System (127).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. Counts combine the records NHTSA files under “SPORTAGE”, “SPORTAGE HYBRID” and “SPORTAGE PHEV”. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.