The Lemon IndexKia Sportage recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Kia Sportage, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 6
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2010–2013 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
39,765 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V531000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2008–2009 Park outside
An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
71,704 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V800000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Sep 2022 · model years 2017–2022 Park outside
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.
70,887 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V703000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2014–2016 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
126,747 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V051000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2017–2021 Park outside
The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
379,931 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V137000
Every recall 31
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Dec 2025 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.
5,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V874000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 2024
The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
1,075 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V422000
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The roof molding may loosen and detach.
101,049 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V025000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2010–2013 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
39,765 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V531000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2023 · model year 2023
The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
98,944 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V410000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
108,936 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V298000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2022 · model year 2023
The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
76,918 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V878000
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- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2008–2009 Park outside
An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
71,704 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V800000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Sep 2022 · model years 2017–2022 Park outside
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.
70,887 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V703000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2022 · model year 2023
The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
19,701 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V651000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2014–2016 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
126,747 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V051000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2017–2021 Park outside
The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
379,931 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V137000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2012
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
294,756 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V750000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2011–2012
The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
32,296 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V101000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2011–2018
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.
71,653 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V907000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2011–2013
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
618,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V224000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Nov 2016 · model year 2017
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.
10,212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V862000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2016 · model years 2008–2009
The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board.
71,704 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V815000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2011
In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
7,722 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V360000
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2014 · model year 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.
11,961 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V023000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2007–2011
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.
980,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V114000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2002
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2006–2007
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2007 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE…
- Parking brake · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
- Electronic stability control · recall issued Mar 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2004 · model year 2000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Sportage?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?
31 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 68.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most recalls?
The 2023, with 6 campaigns. 2011: 6, 2012: 5, 2017: 4.
What are most Kia Sportage recalls about?
Brakes: 5 of the 31 campaigns. Then lights (5) and electrical (4).
What is the newest Kia Sportage recall?
Trailer hitches, filed Dec 2025 (NHTSA 25V874000): Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.
What is the biggest Kia Sportage recall?
NHTSA 23V652000 (brakes, Sep 2023) covers 1,730,192 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my Kia Sportage has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Kia dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Kia Sportage: problems and best years · All Kia recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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