2023–2025 KIA Sportage, KIA Sportage Phev: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · 5,046 units potentially affected · filed Dec 17, 2025
What's 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."
Why it matters
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 1-800-333-4542. 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V874000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC359
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; TRAILER HITCHES
- Units affected
- 5,046
- Report received
- Dec 17, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 13, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Sportage 2024, 2025
- KIA Sportage Phev 2023, 2024, 2025