2025 Kia Sportage Phev recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia Sportage Phev has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Sportage Phev model years — 3rd most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

6complaints

1crashes

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

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Lane Departure2

Back Over Prevention1

Fuel System1

Power Train1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Wheels1

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

2025 vs. other Kia Sportage Phev years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 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 2025 Kia Sportage Phev?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (2), lane departure (2), back over prevention (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.