Recalls ·2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD; the most frequently affected component is trailer hitches. Owners filed 18 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints18
Crashes reported1in 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 18 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control8 · 44%
Electrical system4 · 22%
Unknown or other3 · 17%
Service brakes3 · 17%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 17%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 17%
Hybrid propulsion system1 · 6%
Exterior lighting1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

202410
20254
20264

From owner complaints

This deals with auto locks on the vehicle. The doors are supposed to lock when the vehicle is put in gear, and unlock when it is put in park. That happens most of the time, perhaps 75% of the time. When it doesn’t work properly, the doors remain locked. Passengers can get out, but unopened doors remained locked, and…

Unknown or other · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Car brakes automatically applied, for no reason. I was driving in a city street, around 20 or 30 mph. The car randomly applied the brakes (hard) then released the brakes. I was able to continue driving after. But the braking made me jerk forward to the point that it locked my seatbelt. It was raining. But the road was…

Service brakes · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Since leasing this SUV and experiencing the safety features for the first time, the method this manufacturer used for zero crashes methodology seems thought out and looks refined in its final product; however, there is a strong safety issue at hand. That safety issue revolves around the driver not having full response…

Service brakes · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off for several minutes. The driver then activated the jump-start system of the hybrid…

Electrical system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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20261
20270

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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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