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US recalls (1)
Trailer hitches
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Lights and instruments
2025-12-19 · campaign 2025-708
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tow hitch harness control module software could cause the instrument cluster to reboot while driving. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, warnings, and tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 4.2-in screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness.
Safety Risk:
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tow hitch harness control module.
Owner complaints (55)
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Sportage (5 crashes, 8 injuries reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 125).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 21 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Kia Sportage.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Kia Sportage version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sportage AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Sportage FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 42 | 44 | 43 | $1,550 |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Sportage X-pro 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.