Kia Sportage recalls

NHTSA's records list 20 safety recalls covering the Kia Sportage since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2008-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 27, 2026. 6 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2026 Kia Sportage recalls 1

Reported Jan. 27, 2026
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
Component: electrical system. 42,677 vehicles potentially affected.

2025 Kia Sportage recalls 1

Reported Dec. 17, 2025
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 5,046 vehicles potentially affected.

2024 Kia Sportage recalls 3

Reported Dec. 17, 2025
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 5,046 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 7, 2024
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 1,075 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 18, 2024
Roof Molding May Detach
Component: structure. 101,049 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Kia Sportage recalls 6

Reported Jan. 18, 2024
Roof Molding May Detach
Component: structure. 101,049 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported July 31, 2023
Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Component: power train. 39,765 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 7, 2023
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 98,944 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 26, 2023
Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
Component: electrical system. 108,936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 28, 2022
Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 76,918 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 29, 2022
Loose Alternator Battery Nut
Component: electrical system. 19,701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Kia Sportage recalls 1

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported March 4, 2021
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 379,931 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported March 4, 2021
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 379,931 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported March 4, 2021
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 379,931 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Kia Sportage recalls 3

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported March 4, 2021
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 379,931 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Kia Sportage recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 19, 2022
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Component: trailer hitches. 70,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported March 4, 2021
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 379,931 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 30, 2016
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 10,212 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Feb. 2, 2022
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 126,747 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Feb. 2, 2022
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 126,747 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Feb. 2, 2022
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 126,747 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Kia Sportage recalls 3

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Kia Sportage recalls 5

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 2, 2020
Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2019
Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine. 32,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Kia Sportage recalls 4

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2019
Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine. 32,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2018
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Component: engine. 71,653 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 31, 2017
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Kia Sportage recalls 1

Park outsideReported Sept. 25, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Oct. 24, 2022
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 71,704 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2016
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may Short
Component: electrical system. 71,704 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Park outsideReported Oct. 24, 2022
Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 71,704 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2016
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may Short
Component: electrical system. 71,704 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.