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2023 Kia Sportage Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

7

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

313

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2023 Sportage and 313 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 85 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.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM85
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER71
  3. ENGINE69
  4. SERVICE BRAKES42
  5. POWER TRAIN38
  6. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36
  7. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23
  8. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS22

2023 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 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V874000

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."

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 24V025000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Remedy: 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP · 23V531000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST · 23V410000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 23V298000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · 22V878000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · 22V651000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.

Check Your VIN at NHTSA

2023 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.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
WTY047_TSBSep 25, 2026SUSPENSIONTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WTY047) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warran…11037624
WTY047_REIMBSep 11, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY047) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the for…11037530
WTY047_OWNRSep 11, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY047) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to ow…11037529
WTY047_REIMBSep 10, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY047) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the for…11038193
WTY047_QASep 9, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY047) – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding Warranty Ex…11037528
WTY047_DPSMSep 9, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY047) - This document is the announcement to dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extendi…11037527
WTY047_DPSep 9, 2026SUSPENSIONWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY047) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited W…11037526
TSB_CLI049_R2Aug 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPERTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulleti…11036628
TSB_ELE426Aug 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN GEN 5.0 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE - This bulletin provides information on the Audio Video Navigation (AVN) system software update for certain vehicles…11036390
TSB_ELE416Jul 2, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ON-BOARD CHARGER INSPECTION AND REPLACMENT (SA644) - This bulletin provides information related to charging system diagnosis and repair on certain Sp…11035254
TSB_BOD336Jun 4, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-20…11033934
TSB_ELE422May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy…11033217
TSB_CHA126_R2May 6, 2026SERVICE BRAKESTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a…11032900
TSB_ELE417Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparin…11031906
TSB_ELE394Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) acco…11030345
SC325_TSB_R1Feb 20, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New…11029043
TSB_ELE399_R1Jan 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BMS DISCHARGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicat…11028002
PS797Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ult…11026698
TSB_ENG259_R1Nov 8, 2025ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2509) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this b…11025761
TSB_FUE068Oct 17, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) THETA III 2.5L GDI (CA2505) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/…11024484
All 2023 Sportage records at NHTSA

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