2026 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV

1 recalls, 5 complaints

26V046000 Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc... Read more
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbe... Read more
42,677 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS1
STEERING1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2026
The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. The vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. Passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. This creat... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2026
The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. The vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. Passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. This creat... Read more
ENGINE Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2026
The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. The vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. Passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. This creat... Read more
SEATS Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
I have a concern with the power folding rear seats to increase the cargo space. It doesn't stopped if you are sitting in the seat and pushed the button. I tested it myself. This to me is very alarming and Genesis need to fix it or someone will get hurt or killed like the Hyundai Palisades case. A ch... Read more
STEERING Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
When I rotate my steering I hear a weird sound from the steering. It feels like steering rack issue. It happens during drive as well as when parked. I think this can cause a massive safety problem if steering rack fails while driving. There are no warnings in the car. The problem appeared in mid ... Read more

KIA SPORTAGE PHEV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA SPORTAGE PHEV across all model years (2023, 2026).

5 Total Recalls
58 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KIA SPORTAGE PHEV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 1 5
2025 1 10 View
2024 1 18 View
2023 2 25 View

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