2023 Kia Sportage
6 recalls · 168 complaints · Safety Score F
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information wh...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Electrical System | When driving the cluster screen goes black and remains black until like 24hours later when buttons on the screens reappe... | No | No |
| 03/23/2026 | Unknown or Other | The roof molding blew off. It is the exact same issue as this recall 24V025000 but me vin isn't included. | No | No |
| 03/23/2026 | Unknown or Other | The fuel door will not open. Followed all instructions and the fuel door will not open. | No | No |
| 03/18/2026 | Electrical System,seats | Vehicle caught fire while idling unattended with seat warmers activated. The driver seat ignited and fire spread across ... | No | Yes |
| 03/17/2026 | Electrical System | The instrument cluster software on this 2023 Sportage Hybrid EX AWD was never updated prior to sale. Software version US... | No | No |
| 03/02/2026 | Back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance | While actively parking, my car accelerated and slammed into a wall an arm's length away. The collision was impactful eno... | Yes | No |
| 03/01/2026 | Unknown or Other | On Feb 1, 2026, while driving my panoramic ceiling on my 2023 Sportage just imploded . It sounded like a bomb or a gun w... | No | No |
| 02/09/2026 | Electrical System | 12 V battery fails everyday and needed to press the 12 V boost button. Sometimes alarm turns on middle of the night. | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Electrical System | My dash and infotainment system shuts down and restarts as I'm driving. It's only happened twice so far 4 days apart. Th... | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Electrical System | My instrament cluster is blank and will.not turn back on. So called recal never fixed it. | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 168.
The 2023 Kia Sportage has a Safety Score of 9/100 (Grade F). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Kia Sportage received a Safety Score of F. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 23 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Kia dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).