2024 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV
1 recalls, 18 complaints - 4 TSBs
25V874000 Dec 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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 com... Read more
Consequence
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 b... Read more
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jun 27, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
I wish to amend my previous report dated 6/22/2026. #11745783. IT is is cv boot on the right side. I had a dealer do the repair. It is not under warranty, If you follow the Kia Telluride complaint page son FB, others have had the same issue. It cost $777.61 to repair. It should not need to be repair... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the interior digital rearview mirror image was distorted, hazy and foggy. The contact stated that the rearview mirror image was distorted while operating the vehicle at night, but the image was clear while oper... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
I was driving down the interstate with my two babies in the car seats and all of a sudden all of the dash lights came on, and the power steering locked up. I was driving 70 miles per hour and had to pry my wheel as hard as i could to be able to pull over on the side of the interstate. Once I pulled ... Read more
STEERING
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
I was driving down the interstate with my two babies in the car seats and all of a sudden all of the dash lights came on, and the power steering locked up. I was driving 70 miles per hour and had to pry my wheel as hard as i could to be able to pull over on the side of the interstate. Once I pulled ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
Tire wore to 2/32” in less than 17,000 miles. Belt wires showing from the sidewalls. Submitted a claim to Nexen and they cited excessive off-road use and overinflation as the cause. Neither of these is true. This vehicle has only been used for rural mail delivery on paved or dirt roads Claim d... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
The car occasionally does not respond to pushing the pedal to accelerate. The first time it happened, I though it was user error after sitting at a light. Well within the same 30 minutes it happened again entering a carwash. Today I was sitting at a light waiting for it to turn green. Once green, I ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
The contact's son owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started sputtering and the engine overheated. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the B-pillar trim on the passenger’s side door started to detach. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repai... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 17, 2025
Incident date: Mar 16, 2025
When traveling with cruise control enable the vehicle random slams on the brakes by itself even when their is no vehicle present in front. This has happened mutiple times on the highway and interstate. It has almost gotten me rearened from a vehicle deiving behind me. This is extremely dangerous. I ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 17, 2025
Incident date: Mar 16, 2025
Vehicle’s braking system for the trailer constantly disconnects while driving. The trailer will then lose all braking capabilities. Multiple service trailer brake system, check trailer wiring harness, trailer brake connected messages. Issues started shortly after purchasing the truck new at only... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2024
Incident date: Oct 27, 2024
The vehicle is a 2021 Ford Transit with a 2022 Winnebago Ekko RV. The incident occurred when I started the engine and noticed an unusual high pitch whine. When I opened the hood the Balmar unit was extremely hot with a strong burning smell. Since the Ekko models have had numerous reports of secon... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 15, 2024
Incident date: Oct 27, 2024
Tesla has told me the AP4 computer has failed in my car which has resulted in them having to replace it. I had this issue start right around Thanksgiving. I scheduled the soonest appointment available for 12/16 however Tesla contacted me and moved my appointment because they stated that the part was... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
Pre-collision doesn't seem to be working in these vehicles. Update was to be released in Q2 of 2024 and as of late November not updated. My vehicle has last checked mid-November, and they tested a new one still on lot and it didn't work, and talked to a salesperson who said he delivered a new one ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light Illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was di... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2024
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault error. Tesla is indicating this is out of warranty but seems this is a very pervasive issue with an important safety mechanism on the car.
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2024
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
the engibe over heats above 230 the car has for the 4th time broke down on major highway endangering the kids and in insecure area of the road where you can get murdered the dealer says this is normal defect of the coolant system i don't think buying a 2024 with known defects normal the dealer sa... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2024
Incident date: May 29, 2024
After driving approximately 240 miles since our last stop, we stopped for gas. The car would not start. It sounded like it was trying to turn over but couldn't. Even when we let up on the start button the vehicle was still trying to start until we hit the button again (this is not normal). All batte... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
TSB_TRA108_R1
Apr 25, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin
TSB_ELE303_R2
Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
TSB_ENG247
Jul 28, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (EC
TSB_ENG247
Jul 28, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (EC
KIA SPORTAGE PHEV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA SPORTAGE PHEV across all model years (2023, 2026).
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Total Recalls
58
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths