Recalls ·2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is trailer hitches. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints6
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

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 other16 · 40%
Electrical system11 · 28%
Vehicle speed control5 · 12%
Forward collision avoidance5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Power train4 · 10%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Back over prevention3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

202516
202624

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine experienced difficulty cranking. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift gear. The contact stated that the engine revved up, but the…

Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

On Monday, Dec 15 at approximately 3:30 pm I was pulling into my parking spot in front of my house. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly and shot forward striking a tree in my front yard. If not for the tree would have ended up in the kitchen. When parking I do not have to apply gas once I enter the lot as I can drift…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I have documented the following issues: -84 instances of "Keep Hands on the Wheel" when my hands were on the 10/2 or 9/3 position. This dates back to March 2025 and has continued into December. -12 instances of the ER braking engaging with "Collision Alert" when no other vehicles/object/danger were around. The ER…

Electrical system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver window rattles at all speeds. Not a big safety issue but if it breaks because of the rattle or it falls down then it could. When I put a crack in the window it stops

Unknown or other · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20230
20240
20250
20260
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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