2022 Kia Sportage Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
1
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
47
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Sportage and 47 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 22 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ENGINE22
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS5
- TRAILER HITCHES4
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
2022 Sportage Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
TRAILER HITCHES · 22V703000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
2022 Sportage Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS2312_TSB_R2 | Jun 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additi… | 11034003 |
| TSB_ELE422 | May 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy… | 11033217 |
| SC340_TSB_R5 | Apr 4, 2026 | ENGINE | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS: ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340 REVISION 5) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. N… | 11031854 |
| SC340_OWNR_NQ5_105 | Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 105) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Servi… | 11030391 |
| SC340_TSB_R4 | Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSION SECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340 REV 4) - This bulletin has been revised to include add… | 11029979 |
| TSB_CS2312_R1 | Feb 19, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additi… | 11028908 |
| SC340_OWNR_QL103 | Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 103 / QL) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions… | 11026898 |
| TSB_CS2312 | Dec 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a… | 11026825 |
| CS2312_OWNR | Dec 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software… | 11026980 |
| SC340_TSB_R3 | Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona… | 11026533 |
| PS797 | Dec 9, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ult… | 11026698 |
| SC340_OWNR_QL101 | Nov 27, 2025 | ENGINE | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 101 / QL) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions… | 11025895 |
| SC340_TSB_R2 | Nov 21, 2025 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona… | 11025892 |
| SC340_TSB_R1 | Nov 7, 2025 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informat… | 11025859 |
| SC340_TSB | Nov 5, 2025 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the E… | 11025889 |
| SC340_STKR | Oct 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | SC340_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER | 11024469 |
| SC340_QA | Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC340) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the V… | 11024468 |
| SC340_POC | Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC340_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD | 11024467 |
| SC340_DPSM | Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC340) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Ki… | 11024462 |
| SC340_DP | Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC340) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emis… | 11024445 |
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