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2023-2025 Kia Sportage and Kia Sportage PHEV recall: trailer hitches

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 17, 2025. It covers about 5,046 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,046
reported
Dec 17, 2025
owners notified
Feb 13, 2026

Trailer hitches

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V874000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2025 Kia Sportage and Kia Sportage PHEV trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 25V874000, reported on December 17, 2025, covers about 5,046 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V874000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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