2026 Kia Sportage
1 recalls · 12 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Comparing this 2026 KIA Sportage to what I have in the garage with 2019 Lexus RX 350, 2018 MB E300, and 2021 Honda CRV, ... | Yes | No |
| 04/21/2026 | Electrical System | Battery health has gone down to 31% I’ve had it at a dealership three times and they don’t know what’s wrong. They can’... | No | No |
| 04/21/2026 | Structure | A door lock malfunction occurred involving the front driver-side door. The vehicle would not unlock or open using the k... | No | No |
| 04/17/2026 | Unknown or Other | Our Sportage has the panoramic roof. The back half of the roof chattered all of a sudden while nobody was in or around t... | No | No |
| 03/21/2026 | Electrical System,structure,service Brakes | I bought the car with 9 miles on it, and when I tried to use the windshield washer, it didn't work! I took it to the dea... | No | No |
| 03/16/2026 | Service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance | I was stopped in the left hand turn lane, then accelerated to cross 2 lanes of traffic. I then let off the accelerator, ... | Yes | No |
| 03/14/2026 | Steering,lane Departure | I am reporting a potential safety issue involving the lane assist system on our Kia Sportage. On Monday morning, my wif... | Yes | No |
| 02/20/2026 | Unknown or Other | I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof of my 2026 Kia Sportage, purchased new in Augus... | No | No |
| 12/31/2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Shortly after purchase (9/20/25), I noticed that each trip showed much lower gas mileage than would be expected/reported... | No | No |
| 12/18/2025 | Unknown or Other,visibility/Wiper,lane Departure | I turned on my vehicle and began driving in Philadelphia. I noticed the dashboard where the speedometer was supposed to ... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 Kia Sportage has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 12.
The 2026 Kia Sportage has a Safety Score of 71/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2026 Kia Sportage received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-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.