NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kia Sportage
The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA recalls and 58 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Kia Sportage. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #25V874000Reported December 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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 manufacturer remedy
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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #24V422000Reported June 7, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety consequence
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA #24V025000Reported January 18, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Safety consequence
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.