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2024 Kia Sportage Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Sportage, affecting structure & body and steering. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 17, 2025
Owner complaints
71

All 2024 Kia Sportage recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 25V874000Dec 17, 2025Structure & Body5,046 vehicles

    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: 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V422000Jun 7, 2024Steering1,075 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.

  3. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Sportage, covering structure & body and steering.
Are 2024 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 2024 Kia Sportage?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V874000, reported Dec 17, 2025, 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.