2024 Kia Sportage recalls

3 safety recalls, 110 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
110Complaints
11Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2024 Kia Sportage recall list

Trailer Hitches recall

25V-874
December 18, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety 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.

Steering recall

24V-422
June 7, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety 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.

Structure recall

24V-025
January 18, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Safety 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.

2024 Kia Sportage owner complaints

110 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 0 fires, 11 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other28
Electrical System25
Vehicle Speed Control16
Forward Collision Avoidance15
Engine15
Service Brakes10
Structure9
Visibility/Wiper9
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Power Train6

Recent complaints

October 21, 2026Electrical SystemLane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance

1. COMPONENT & INSPECTION: Electrical System / CAN-Bus network architecture and gateway modules. The vehicle and parts are available for inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: The CAN-bus drops communication while driving at road speeds. Critical safety systems—including Forward Collision-Avoidance, Blind-Spot Monitors, and Electronic Stability Control—instantly shut down mid-trip. Losing active stability and driver assists while moving on public highways poses an immediate, severe crash hazard to myself and others. 3. DEALER CONFIRMATION: Yes. An authorized Kia dealer scanned the vehicle and confirmed multiple logged historical network communication error codes (U-codes), verifying a syst

October 21, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

The vehicle experiences an intermittent, severe safety malfunction tied to the Idle Stop & Go (ISG) auto-stop system. When brought to a complete stop at intersections or red lights, the engine shuts off normally to conserve fuel. However, when releasing the brake pedal, the engine completely fails to auto-restart and stalls out in live traffic. The vehicle locks up, flashes an error message on the instrument cluster instructing the driver to shift to Park or Neutral to restart, and requires a hard manual key cycle to get the vehicle moving again. This intermittent defect has occurred over the past year, creating an extreme hazard for rear-end collisions in high-traffic intersections. The com

October 21, 2026Hybrid Propulsion System

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of automotive power. The message "Check Hybrid System - Stop Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and DTC: P1BB2 was retrieved and a software update was performed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign: SC338; as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

October 19, 2026Visibility/Wiper

On XXX, I discovered a crack in the windshield of my 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The crack is on the lower passenger side, near the wiper area, forming a curved arc with additional crack lines extending across the glass. I am not aware of any rock strike or other impact, and photos taken XXX show no obvious star or bullseye impact point. On XXX, [XXX] Kia in [XXX] inspected the windshield. Their written finding was "found impact on glass — would not fall under Kia warranty," and no repairs were made. I am filing this report because I remain concerned the windshield may be unusually susceptible to cracking, similar to windshield cracking complaints reported by other Kia owners. A cracked windsh

October 6, 2026Electrical SystemEngineFuel/Propulsion System

My 2024 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige has experienced at least 3 intermittent, unexpected engine shutdowns while driving or in traffic. The cause remains unidentified. The first occurred before [XXX] (exact date unknown). While stopped at a red light in Drive, I realized the vehicle had completely shut off. The engine was not running and all screens/displays were black. There was no warning. On [XXX], the same failure occurred without warning at approximately 60 mph during a longer highway drive. The engine shut off and all screens went black. I nearly collided with an 18-wheeler. No collision occurred. I was directed to call 911, and the vehicle was towed from the highway to a Kia dealership.

2024 Kia Sportage crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2024 Kia Sportage: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.9%.

2024 Kia Sportage recall FAQ

Does the 2024 Kia Sportage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2024 Kia Sportage. The most recent, filed December 18, 2025, concerns the trailer hitches.

What are the most common 2024 Kia Sportage problems?

Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (28 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage safe?

The 2024 Kia Sportage earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2024 Kia Sportage?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Sportage, Sportage Hybrid.