2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV Recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

6 Recalls
2023 Model Year
Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC

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6 Recall Campaigns — 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #22V651000 · 29/08/2022
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

AIR BAGS
Campaign #22V878000 · 28/11/2022
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #23V298000 · 26/04/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC
Campaign #23V410000 · 07/06/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #23V531000 · 31/07/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

STRUCTURE
Campaign #24V025000 · 18/01/2024
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV Recalls

The 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Kia dealership.

If you own a 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Kia. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV recall repaired, contact your nearest Kia dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Kia SPORTAGE HEV has a total of 45 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia SPORTAGE HEV recalls →

2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV have?

The 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV recalls?

The 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV recalls affect the following components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE.

Are 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Kia dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.