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2025 Kia Sportage PHEV recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV, covering 5,046 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Trailer hitchesReported December 17, 2025 · 5,046 vehicles affected
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."
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 beginning December 31, 2025.

Recall number 25V874000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV recalls

How do I check if my 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.

Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV have?

1, covering trailer hitches.

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