How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid, which is 38% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid's electrical system?

Yes. Recall 23V298000, reported April 26, 2023, covers a digital instrument cluster software issue. Kia dealers update the instrument cluster software free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid is 56,000 miles.

Have electrical issues caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Sportage Hybrid shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, with no fires.

Are electrical complaints worse in 2023 than later Sportage Hybrid years?

Yes, by share: 2023 shows 38% of that year's complaints tied to the Electrical System, versus 22% for 2024 and 31% for 2025, though the later years have far fewer complaints filed (4 each) so far.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, 38% of its 98 total complaints for the year. A related recall (23V298000) covers a digital instrument cluster software issue. Median mileage at failure is 56,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 37; 38% of 98
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Sudden hybrid system failure warnings appear on the dash accompanied by loss of power and steering while driving at highway speed.
The center touchscreen and instrument display go blank or freeze, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be power-cycled to restore them.
Multiple electronic driver-assist systems, including forward collision avoidance and lane keeping assist, cut out together after what dealers attributed to a fuse issue.
Cruise control has been reported to set itself to an unintended, much higher speed and accelerate the vehicle without driver input.
Owners describe the vehicle stalling, hesitating during acceleration, or losing all power and coasting to a stop in traffic.
Fuel gauge and range readings have been reported to change on their own after fill-ups, showing inconsistent remaining mileage.

When 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2023, latest Aug 27, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

NHTSA 23V298000Apr 26, 2023Electrical System108,936 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.Â Â The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.Â Â As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

Electrical System complaints by Sportage Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202337 (38%)
20244 (22%)
20254 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid, which is 38% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid's electrical system?: Yes. Recall 23V298000, reported April 26, 2023, covers a digital instrument cluster software issue. Kia dealers update the instrument cluster software free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid is 56,000 miles.
Have electrical issues caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Sportage Hybrid shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, with no fires.
Are electrical complaints worse in 2023 than later Sportage Hybrid years?: Yes, by share: 2023 shows 38% of that year's complaints tied to the Electrical System, versus 22% for 2024 and 31% for 2025, though the later years have far fewer complaints filed (4 each) so far.