2024 Kia Sportage | 2025 Kia Sportage | 2023 Kia Sportage Phev | 2024 Kia Sportage Phev | 2025 Kia Sportage Phev — Trailer hitches
Published December 18, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 17, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V874000, published December 18, 2025 and initiated December 17, 2025. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2024 Kia Sportage | 2025 Kia Sportage | 2023 Kia Sportage Phev | 2024 Kia Sportage Phev | 2025 Kia Sportage Phev — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SPORTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2024 KIA SPORTAGE | 2025 KIA SPORTAGE | 2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV | 2024 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV | 2025 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Kia Sportage | 2025 Kia Sportage | 2023 Kia Sportage Phev | 2024 Kia Sportage Phev | 2025 Kia Sportage Phev — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V874000 on December 18, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SPORTAGE.