2024 Kia Sportage Phev recalls and problems

The 2024 Kia Sportage Phev has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Sportage Phev model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

12complaints

3crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · 5,046 vehicles

Problem: 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 NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System4

Unknown or other4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Engine2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Power Train1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Kia Sportage Phev years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Sportage Phev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Kia Sportage Phev, the latest from Dec 17, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Sportage Phev?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (4), unknown or other (4), vehicle speed control (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.