Recalls ·2022 Kia Sportage FWD

2022 Kia Sportage FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Sportage FWD; the most frequently affected component is trailer hitches. Owners filed 46 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints46
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Trailer hitchesCampaign 22V703000 · 19 Sep 2022

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

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.

Engine20 · 50%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Trailer hitches4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 8%
Visibility3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%
Visibility/wiper2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20224
202312
20248
20255
202611

From owner complaints

I purchased my 2022 Kia Sportage on September 15, 2021. In February 2022, there was a deep freeze. When then weather warmed up, there was a crack in my windshield. I took the car in for it's 6 month service and the window was replaced. On Christmas morning 2023, there was a crack in my windshield again. in the same…

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The last 3 months, 3 times the brakes of my 2022 Kia Sportage activated without warning or reason while I was accelerating at about 35mph under different conditions. First time, my brakes slammed hard. I didn't know what was going on or why. I ended up trying to slam on my brakes which were already fully to the floor,…

Forward collision avoidance · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Trailer hitches · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Engine began to knock on [XXX] on my way home from work. Drove to work and back the next day, but heard a loud CLUNK when I started it to head home. Stopped at auto parts store and checked oil. Completely dry dip stick (after wiping it clean). Added 2 qts of synthetic since I had an appt the next morning ([XXX]) at…

Engine · Jun 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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