NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2025 KIA Sportage and 1 more recall: Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
- Recall number
- 25V874000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 5046
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | Sportage | 2024–2025 |
| KIA | Sportage Phev | 2023–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
SC359
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V874000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.