Recalls ·2024 Kia Sportage AWD

2024 Kia Sportage AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Kia Sportage AWD; the most frequently affected component is trailer hitches. Owners filed 71 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints71
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Trailer hitchesCampaign 25V874000 · 17 Dec 2025

Problem: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: 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.

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 24V422000 · 07 Jun 2024

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.

Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 24V025000 · 18 Jan 2024

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other14 · 35%
Forward collision avoidance8 · 20%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Engine5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Visibility3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

202522
202618

From owner complaints

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject vehicles do not…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While highway driving, suddenly and without warning, the panoramic sunroof shattered and exploded. Nothing hit the vehicle. Yes, it is available i took a photo. Yes, the Kia Southern Pines, NC saw the vehicle and damage.

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

6” Snow ice storm & negative degree temps 12/13/25 used heated windshield deicer. On 12/15 driving to work on a country road no other traffic, heard pop cracking noise above my head checked sunroof snow ice melting no visible cracks thought noise from thawing ice. Parked vehicle in my home garage while I went out of…

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation of flying debris or…

Structure · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20152
20162
20174
20183
20192
20202
20212
20221
20236
20243
20251
20261

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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