Kia Sportage recalls
30 safety recalls for the Kia Sportage (model years 2000, 2002, 2005–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Kia Sportage recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | 26V046 | 2025–2026 Kia Sorento & 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid + 9 more | Electrical system | 42,677 |
| 2025-12-18 | 25V874 | 2023–2025 Kia Sportage PHEV & 2024–2025 Kia Sportage | Trailer hitch | 5,046 |
| 2024-06-10 | 24V422 | 2024 Kia Sportage | Steering | 1,075 |
| 2024-01-19 | 24V025 | 2022–2024 Kia Carnival & 2023–2024 Kia Sportage | Body & structure | 101,049 |
| 2023-09-26 | 23V652 | 2010–2019 Kia Borrego & 2012–2017 Kia RIO + 10 more | Brakes | 1,730,192 |
| 2023-08-01 | 23V531 | 2023–2024 Kia Seltos & 2023 Kia Soul + 1 more | Powertrain & transmission | 39,765 |
| 2023-06-07 | 23V410 | 2023 Kia Sportage | Brakes | 98,944 |
| 2023-04-27 | 23V298 | 2023 Kia Niro & 2023 Kia Niro PHEV + 5 more | Electrical system | 108,936 |
| 2022-11-29 | 22V878 | 2023 Kia Sportage | Airbag | 76,918 |
| 2022-10-25 | 22V800 | 2008–2009 Kia Sportage | Brakes | 71,704 |
| 2022-09-20 | 22V703 | 2016–2022 Kia Sorento & 2017–2022 Kia Sportage + 2 more | Trailer hitch | 70,887 |
| 2022-08-30 | 22V651 | 2023 Kia Sportage | Electrical system | 19,701 |
| 2022-02-03 | 22V051 | 2016–2018 Kia K900 & 2014–2016 Kia Sportage | Brakes | 126,747 |
| 2021-03-05 | 21V137 | 2017–2021 Kia Sportage & 2017–2019 Kia Cadenza | Brakes | 379,931 |
| 2020-12-03 | 20V750 | 2012–2015 Kia Forte & 2012–2015 Kia Forte Koup + 4 more | Engine | 294,756 |
| 2019-02-21 | 19V101 | 2011–2012 Kia Sportage | Engine | 32,296 |
| 2019-01-30 | 18V907 | 2011–2018 Kia Sportage & 2011–2017 Kia Optima + 1 more | Engine | 71,653 |
| 2017-04-05 | 17V224 | 2011–2014 Kia Optima & 2012–2014 Kia Sorento + 1 more | Engine | 618,160 |
| 2016-11-30 | 16V862 | 2016–2017 Kia Sorento & 2017 Kia Sportage | Electrical system | 10,212 |
| 2016-11-10 | 16V815 | 2008–2009 Kia Sportage | Electrical system | 71,704 |
| 2015-06-09 | 15V360 | 2011 Kia Sportage | Lights | 7,722 |
| 2014-01-29 | 14V023 | 2014 Kia Sportage | Equipment | 11,961 |
| 2013-04-01 | 13V114 | 2007–2011 Kia Sedona & 2007–2011 Kia Sorento + 7 more | Lights | 980,377 |
| 2009-04-17 | 09V130 | 2006–2007 Kia Sedona & 2006–2007 Kia Sorento + 3 more | Lights | 139,844 |
| 2007-04-16 | 07V161 | 2002 Kia Sportage | Engine | 35,090 |
| 2005-07-14 | 05V318 | 2005 Kia Sportage | Brakes | 3,672 |
| 2005-05-12 | 05V212 | 2005 Kia Sportage | Fuel system | 10,360 |
| 2005-03-29 | 05V120 | 2005 Kia Sportage | Stability control | 7,619 |
| 2004-06-30 | 04V305 | 2000 Kia Sephia & 2000 Kia Sportage | Seat belt | 251,594 |
| 2000-07-28 | 00V205 | 2000 Kia Sportage | Electrical system | 66,482 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?
The Kia Sportage has 30 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000, 2002, 2005–2026. The 2011 model year has the most (6).
Are Kia Sportage recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)