NHTSA safety recalls
2023 Kia Sportage Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage — 2 of them relate to electrical system. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2023 Kia Sportage as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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24V025000Structure · Body · Roof And Pillars
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
24V025000 at NHTSA23V531000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Fluid/lubricant · Pump
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The riskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix — freeOwners 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.
What was foundKia 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.
23V531000 at NHTSA23V410000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Power Assist
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia 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.
23V410000 at NHTSA23V298000Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/panel
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights,…
The riskA blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia 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."
23V298000 at NHTSA22V878000Air Bags · Side/window · Curtain
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskA twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
22V878000 at NHTSA22V651000Electrical System · Alternator/generator/regulator
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
The riskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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