Vehicle recall 25V874000 · December 17, 2025
Kia Sportage Phev and Sportage
Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V874000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC359
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,046
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sportage (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
- Kia Sportage Phev (2023-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023
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