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2023 Kia Sportage Recall List

6 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Sportage, affecting structure & body, transmission & powertrain, brakes, and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
6
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jan 18, 2024
Owner complaints
190

All 2023 Kia Sportage recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 24V025000Jan 18, 2024Structure & Body101,049 vehicles

    Structure:body:roof and pillars

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

    Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

  2. NHTSA 23V531000Jul 31, 2023Transmission & Powertrain39,765 vehiclesPark Outside

    Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

    Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

  3. NHTSA 23V410000Jun 7, 2023Brakes98,944 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

    Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.

  4. 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.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  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.

  5. NHTSA 22V878000Nov 28, 2022Airbags76,918 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

    Risk: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.

  6. NHTSA 22V651000Aug 29, 2022Electrical System19,701 vehicles

    Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage, covering structure & body, transmission & powertrain, brakes, electrical system, and airbags.
Are 2023 Kia Sportage recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2023 Kia Sportage?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 24V025000, reported Jan 18, 2024, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.