There have been 32 safety recalls for the KIA Sportage. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the KIA Sportage.
a loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 KIA Sportage |
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 KIA Carnival, 2023 KIA Carnival, 2024 KIA Carnival, 2023 KIA Sportage, 2024 KIA Sportage |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 sportage and 2022-2024 carnival vehicles. the roof molding may loosen and detach.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 KIA Borrego, 2011 KIA Borrego, 2012 KIA Borrego, 2013 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Borrego, 2015 KIA Borrego, 2016 KIA Borrego, 2017 KIA Borrego, 2018 KIA Borrego, 2019 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Cadenza, 2015 KIA Cadenza, 2016 KIA Cadenza, 2010 KIA Forte, 2011 KIA Forte, 2012 KIA Forte, 2013 KIA Forte, 2010 KIA Forte Koup, 2011 KIA Forte Koup, 2012 KIA Forte Koup, 2013 KIA Forte Koup, 2015 KIA K900, 2016 KIA K900, 2017 KIA K900, 2018 KIA K900, 2011 KIA Optima, 2012 KIA Optima, 2013 KIA Optima, 2014 KIA Optima, 2015 KIA Optima, 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA RIO, 2013 KIA RIO, 2014 KIA RIO, 2015 KIA RIO, 2016 KIA RIO, 2017 KIA RIO, 2010 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Sorento, 2012 KIA Sorento, 2013 KIA Sorento, 2014 KIA Sorento, 2011 KIA Soul, 2012 KIA Soul, 2013 KIA Soul, 2010 KIA Sportage, 2011 KIA Sportage, 2012 KIA Sportage, 2013 KIA Sportage |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 KIA Seltos, 2024 KIA Seltos, 2023 KIA Soul, 2023 KIA Sportage |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 soul, sportage, and 2023-2024 seltos vehicles. the electronic controller for the idle stop & go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 KIA Sportage |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage vehicles. the brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 KIA Sportage |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage vehicles. the side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fire increases the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 KIA Sportage, 2009 KIA Sportage |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16v-815. an engine compartment fire originating from around the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may occur while parked or driving.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KIA Sorento, 2017 KIA Sorento, 2018 KIA Sorento, 2019 KIA Sorento, 2020 KIA Sorento, 2021 KIA Sorento, 2022 KIA Sorento, 2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2023 KIA Sorento Hybrid, 2022 KIA Sorento Phev, 2023 KIA Sorento Phev, 2017 KIA Sportage, 2018 KIA Sportage, 2019 KIA Sportage, 2020 KIA Sportage, 2021 KIA Sportage, 2022 KIA Sportage |
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 sorento, 2021-2022 sorento hybrid (hev), 2022-2023 sorento plug-in hybrid (phev), and 2017-2022 sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a kia dealership.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 KIA Sportage |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage vehicles. the alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KIA K900, 2017 KIA K900, 2018 KIA K900, 2014 KIA Sportage, 2015 KIA Sportage, 2016 KIA Sportage |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles. the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 7, 2024 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 1,075 |
| Jan. 18, 2024 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 101,049 |
| Sep. 25, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 1,730,192 |
| Jul. 31, 2023 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump | 39,765 |
| Jun. 7, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist | 98,944 |
| Nov. 28, 2022 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 76,918 |
| Oct. 24, 2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 71,704 |
| Sep. 19, 2022 | Trailer Hitche | 70,887 |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 19,701 |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 126,747 |
| Mar. 4, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 379,931 |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | Engine | 294,756 |
| Feb. 15, 2019 | Engine | 32,296 |
| Mar. 31, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 618,160 |
| Nov. 30, 2016 | Electrical System | 10,212 |
| Nov. 10, 2016 | Electrical System:wiring | 71,704 |
| Jun. 9, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 7,722 |
| Jan. 27, 2014 | Equipment:other:labels | 11,961 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 980,377 |
| Apr. 17, 2009 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 139,844 |
| Apr. 16, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 35,090 |
| Jul. 8, 2005 | Parking Brake | 3,672 |
| May. 3, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 10,360 |
| Mar. 29, 2005 | Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) | 7,619 |
| Jun. 24, 2004 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 251,594 |
| Aug. 16, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 189,706 |
| Jul. 27, 2000 | Electrical System | 66,482 |
| Nov. 19, 1999 | Electrical System:wiring | 76,986 |
| Sep. 15, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 39,656 |
| Dec. 17, 1997 | Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | 23,493 |
| Jul. 15, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 693 |
| Apr. 11, 1995 | Suspension:rear | 1,319 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2023 KIA Sportage | 5 |
| 2022 KIA Sportage | 1 |
| 2021 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2020 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2019 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2018 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2017 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 2016 KIA Sportage | 1 |
| 2015 KIA Sportage | 1 |
| 2014 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2013 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2012 KIA Sportage | 4 |
| 2011 KIA Sportage | 5 |
| 2010 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2009 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 2008 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 2007 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 2006 KIA Sportage | 1 |
| 2005 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 2002 KIA Sportage | 1 |
| 2000 KIA Sportage | 2 |
| 1999 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 1998 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 1997 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 1996 KIA Sportage | 3 |
| 1995 KIA Sportage | 2 |