2025 Kia Sportage
1 recalls · 41 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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 com...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Structure,unknown or Other | I was driving to work and there was a sound like an explosion or a gun shot and then my sun roof was shattered. | No | No |
| 05/04/2026 | Suspension,unknown or Other | Safety Complaint Description Vehicle: 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid LX 2025 Mileage: ~6,000 miles Issue status: Ongoing, mul... | No | No |
| 04/03/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Oil was being diluted by fuel seeping in from the injectors and the high pressure fuel pump. Vehicle was brought in twic... | No | No |
| 03/28/2026 | Unknown or Other | Driving with no other cars around us and no debris anywhere and the moonroof suddenly shattered with a loud noise. | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Electrical System,back Over Prevention | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the rear-view camera had become inoperable. No warning lig... | No | No |
| 03/23/2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. There was no indication that there was an issue while test-driving the vehicle. Th... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Service Brakes | 3 times my car has been in for rotors my car is not even a year old 10/25 resurfaced rotors 1/26 brand new rotors 3/26 r... | No | No |
| 03/03/2026 | Unknown or Other | On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:48am, the rear panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded. I didn’t see or hear anythi... | No | No |
| 02/24/2026 | Unknown or Other | My sunroof shattered. No other vehicles were near me and after hearing a very loud bang, I pulled over to check to see ... | No | No |
| 02/12/2026 | Unknown or Other | The windshield creates layers of frost if it is really cold.. While the above might be unrelated but the other day I wa... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Kia Sportage has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 41.
The 2025 Kia Sportage has a Safety Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Kia Sportage received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file.
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%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.