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2023 Kia Sportage recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage, filed between August 29, 2022 and January 18, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
Stop-driving notice. 1 campaign below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 24V025000 | January 18, 2024 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 23V531000 | July 31, 2023 | Power train: pump |
| 23V410000 | June 7, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist |
| 23V298000 | April 26, 2023 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel |
| 22V878000 | November 28, 2022 | Air bags: curtain |
| 22V651000 | August 29, 2022 | Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator |
Structure: roof and pillars (24V025000)
Filed January 18, 2024
What is wrong. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
What could happen. A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Power train: pump (23V531000)
Filed July 31, 2023 · Park outside
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix. 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)
Filed June 7, 2023
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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)
Filed April 26, 2023
What is wrong. 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."
What could happen. A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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: curtain (22V878000)
Filed November 28, 2022
What is wrong. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
What could happen. A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix. 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)
Filed August 29, 2022
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
The fix. 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 that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2023 Kia Sportage may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Kia dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Kia may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Kia customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Sportage
- 2025 (1)
- 2024 (3)
- 2022 (1)
- 2021 (2)
- 2020 (2)
- 2019 (2)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (4)
- 2016 (2)
- 2015 (2)
- 2014 (3)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (5)
- 2011 (6)
- 2010 (2)
- All years
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2023 Kia Sportage recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2023 Kia Sportage free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2023 Kia Sportage was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.