2024 Kia Sportage problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (7) · Engine (6) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Trailer Hitches 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V874000 · 5,046 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2024-06-07 · campaign 24V422000 · 1,075 vehicles
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2024-01-18 · campaign 24V025000 · 101,049 vehicles
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Service bulletins (37)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2026-09-25 · WTY047_TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: warranty extension campaign: rear shock absorber inspection & replacement (wty047) - this bulletin provides information associated with the ‘warranty extension program’ (wty047) to inspect, and if necessary, replace one or both left and right rear shock absorber assemblie
Suspension 2026-09-11 · WTY047_REIMB · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: reimbursement form (wty047) - this document is a reimbursement request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
Suspension 2026-09-11 · WTY047_OWNR · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: owner notification (wty047) - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is extending the new vehicle limited warranty coverage to owners for certain repairs related to oil leakage from the rear shock absorbers on the following vehicles that were originall
Suspension 2026-09-10 · WTY047_REIMB · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: reimbursement form (wty047) - this document is a reimbursement request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
Suspension 2026-09-09 · WTY047_QA · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: question and answer (wty047) – this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding warranty extension campaign wty047.
Suspension 2026-09-09 · WTY047_DPSM · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo (wty047) - this document is the announcement to dealer parts and service managers advising that kia is extending the new vehicle limited warranty coverage to owners for certain repairs related to oil leakage from the rear shock absor
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Power Train“the vehicle experiences an intermittent, severe safety malfunction tied to the idle stop & go (isg) auto-stop system. when brought to a complete stop at intersections or red lights, the engine shuts off normally to conserve fuel. however, when releasing the brake pedal, the engine completely fails to auto-restart and stalls out in live traffic. the…”
2026-10-21 · Lane Departure: Assist“1. component & inspection: electrical system / can-bus network architecture and gateway modules. the vehicle and parts are available for inspection upon request. 2. safety risk: the can-bus drops communication while driving at road speeds. critical safety systems—including forward collision-avoidance, blind-spot monitors, and electronic stability c…”
2026-10-06 · Visibility/Wiper“on xxx, while driving my 2024 kia sportage x-pro prestige on [xxx] after exiting xxx, traveling west toward [xxx], the panoramic moonroof glass suddenly shattered without warning. it sounded like a gunshot going off very loudly inside the vehicle and badly startled both me and my service dog. the glass had no known prior damage, nothing had been pl…”
2026-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2024 kia sportage x-pro prestige has experienced at least 3 intermittent, unexpected engine shutdowns while driving or in traffic. the cause remains unidentified. the first occurred before [xxx] (exact date unknown). while stopped at a red light in drive, i realized the vehicle had completely shut off. the engine was not running and all screens/…”
2026-09-18 · Structure:body“i purchased a used 2024 kia sportage ex gas that showed signs of trim peel at 5,000 miles. my extended warranty said they do not cover trim. i noticed multiple cars in our parking lot experiencing the same issues on 2024 or older models. in addition, the low gas indicator does not appear on the infotainment system after the kia connect expired …”
2026-09-17 · Visibility · 44,800 mi“the contact owns a 2024 kia sportage. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof exploded, causing glass to fall into the vehicle. the dealer was contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 44,800.…”
2026-09-16 · Seat Belts“the srs/airbag warning light illuminates and flashes, accompanied by a seat belt warning chime while the driver seat belt is fastened. i scanned the srs module and retrieved dtc b1511-00 (driver seat belt buckle switch open or short to battery) and b1515-00 (driver seat belt buckle switch defect), logged across two events. i purchased this vehicle…”
2026-08-24 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i am reporting a concern regarding the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems on my 2024 kia sportage sx prestige. i have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s fca system using cardboard boxes as targets. i conducted observations at very low speeds (approximately 5 mph) as well as at approx…”
2026-07-23 · Unknown Or Other“i’ve had to replace my front windshield twice every year due to it cracking straight down the middle.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.