Recall 25V-874
Kia America, Inc. recalled the 2024 to 2025 Kia Sportage and 1 other model: Trailer hitches; Electrical system (instrument cluster/panel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-874
- Reported
- December 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 5,046 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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.
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2024 to 2025
- Kia Sportage Phev 2023 to 2025