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by Kia America, Inc.

KIA SPORTAGE RECALLS - (115 Recalls Found)

Since 1994, KIA has issued a total of 784 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 115 have been for the KIA SPORTAGE starting in 1995. This accounts for approximately 1.5% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The SPORTAGE accounts for about 14.7% of all the KIA recalls issued since 1994. Compared to other car manufacturers, KIA ranks #24 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the KIA SPORTAGE or KIA itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

Find your KIA SPORTAGE listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired KIA SPORTAGE to view the complete recall details. Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Most Recalled Components

2023 Recalls ↓

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge. Recall Details - 8/29/2022

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. Recall Details - 11/28/2022

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. Recall Details - 11/28/2022

2022 Recalls ↓

2022 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Recall Details - 9/19/2022

2022 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2021 Recalls ↓

2021 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2021 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment. Recall Details - 3/4/2021

2020 Recalls ↓

2020 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2020 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2019 Recalls ↓

2019 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2019 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2018 Recalls ↓

2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Recall Details - 12/19/2018

2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2017 Recalls ↓

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Recall Details - 11/30/2016

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - TRAILER HITCHES

2016 Recalls ↓

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Recall Details - 2/2/2022

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2015 Recalls ↓

2015 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2015 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2015 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2014 Recalls ↓

2014 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2014 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2014 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2014 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Problem: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars." Recall Details - 1/27/2014

2013 Recalls ↓

2013 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2013 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2013 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Problem: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Recall Details - 3/31/2017

2012 Recalls ↓

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage. Recall Details - 2/15/2019

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. Recall Details - 12/2/2020

2011 Recalls ↓

2011 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2011 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE

2011 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail. Recall Details - 6/9/2015

2011 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2011 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate. Recall Details - 4/1/2013

2010 Recalls ↓

2010 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2009 Recalls ↓

2009 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2009 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit. Recall Details - 11/10/2016

2009 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving. Recall Details - 10/24/2022

2009 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2008 Recalls ↓

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2007 Recalls ↓

2007 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Recall Details - 4/17/2009

2006 Recalls ↓

2006 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

2005 Recalls ↓

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Problem: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY. Recall Details - 3/29/2005

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Problem: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS. Recall Details - 5/3/2005

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - PARKING BRAKE

Problem: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED. Recall Details - 7/8/2005

2002 Recalls ↓

2002 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Problem: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS. Recall Details - 4/16/2007

2000 Recalls ↓

2000 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. THESE VEHICLES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITH OWNERS MANUALS WITH AN INCORRECT JUMP START DIAGRAM. THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING ARE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, THE DIAGRAM DEPICTS THE JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED TO THE WRONG POLARITY TERMINALS. IF THE DIAGRAM WERE FOLLOWED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE RESULTING IMPROPER CONNECTIONS COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO RUPTURE AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURES. Recall Details - 7/27/2000

2000 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT. Recall Details - 6/24/2004

1999 Recalls ↓

1999 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1999 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE C123 AND C124 CONNECTORS CAN BE PUT UNDER TENSION BY MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE, THUS PULLING THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS, LOOSENING THEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CIRCUIT CONTINUITY. Recall Details - 11/19/1999