Kia · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2021 model year only.
Kia has issued a voluntary emissions service campaign, SC340, for certain 2021-2022 Sportage vehicles. This campaign involves upgrading the Engine Control Module (ECM) software to ensure compliance with Federal and California emissions standards.
Kia has issued a customer satisfaction campaign (CS2312) for 2021-2022 Kia models, providing a software upgrade and a new anti-theft ignition cylinder protector to address vehicle thefts. Owners of eligible vehicles can receive these upgrades free of charge.
Kia is implementing a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC340 FLT 103) for 2021-2022 Kia Sportage vehicles with 2.4L GDI engines. This campaign involves a software update to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to optimize emissions logic and ensure compliance with federal and California…
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin CS2312 for certain 2021-2022 models, including the Sportage, Seltos, and K5, to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector and anti-theft decals. This aims to enhance vehicle security following previous anti-theft software upgrades.
Kia's SC340 service campaign updates the Electronic Control Module (ECM) software in 2014-2021 Kia models with 2.4L Theta II GDI engines to improve emissions compliance and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) judgment logic.
Kia has issued Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC340 (Rev 2) to update the Electronic Control Module (ECM) software in certain 2016-2022 Kia Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II GDI engines. This update improves emissions compliance and Diagnostic Trouble Code…
Kia is updating the Electronic Control Module (ECM) software in certain 2021-2022 Kia Sportage vehicles with 2.4L GDI engines. This voluntary emissions service campaign (SC340 FL101) addresses engine calibrations that may cause vehicles to exceed emissions standards.
This document, Recall Number SC340, serves as certification that a 2021-2022 Kia Sportage has been repaired or modified to comply with California Emission Control Laws. Owners should retain this proof of correction for their records.
A technical service bulletin (TSB 2310 Rev 1) addresses an issue in 2021-2022 Kia models where the vehicle honks five times after remote starting. This is due to an incompatibility between the Anti-Theft software logic and the Kia Genuine Remote Start Control Module, requiring a software update.
Kia TSB CS2302 addresses anti-theft system logic for 2011-2022 Sportage vehicles. This upgrade adds ignition start logic when the vehicle is locked and includes the installation of anti-theft window decals.
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin ELE299 for 2021-2022 Sportage models experiencing a 'Check brake light' warning on the instrument cluster, even when brake lights function correctly. The bulletin outlines a procedure to inspect and potentially replace the rear combination lamp holder and…
This Kia Pitstop bulletin (PS677) outlines the procedure for collecting log files from AVN 5.0/W and Display Audio 2.0/V head units in 2021-2022 Kia models. This process helps technicians diagnose customer complaints about malfunctioning infotainment systems.
See attached document for complaint.
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The hose connected on the antifreeze leak into the engine compartment
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On June 14, 2026, the driver experienced sudden rough engine running followed immediately by a flashing check engine light. The vehicle was towed to the selling dealer, which has performed all prior maintenance. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection. Technician notes show DTC P1326 was stored — the Knock Sensor Detection System code associated with connecting rod bearing wear on Kia's Theta II engine family. The technician performed an audible knock check only (none heard) and cleared the code. The vehicle was found approximately 2.5 quarts low on oil due to an internal turbo oil leak. The dealer's notes state the code "may be related" to low oil — hedged language, not confirmed causation. The dealer confirmed the turbo failure but has not performed a bearing clearance test to confirm or rule out bearing damage from the low oil condition. The dealer performed a turbocharger replacement. Despite a verbal commitment from the service manager that a bearing clearance test would follow, no such test was performed 40 days later. When the vehicle was declared ready, the service manager did not recall the commitment and suggested driving 40-50 miles as an alternative. Kia America opened a formal case last month and authorized a partial goodwill adjustment but no one has addressed the safety concern of the unperformed engine test indicated by the thrown code. Driving a vehicle with potential connecting rod bearing wear risks catastrophic engine failure, creating a serious safety hazard. This vehicle has a documented history of oil consumption prior to this incident. The engine has not been cleared for bearing damage following a significant low oil event and a stored P1326 code.
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The infotainment center screen in my 2021 Kia Sportage is DELAMINATING. The uv gel adhesive that holds the screen is failing. This is a known widespread safety issue as many controls are handled through the infotainment touch screen as well as the screen displaying the back up camera visability. You should force Kia to fix this problem past 3 years /36000 miles! Please advise me.
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The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while parked on several occasions, a "Battery Discharge Warning" message was displayed, which disappeared once the vehicle was driven. The contact then stated that on several occasions after the vehicle sat unoperated for a day, the engine failed to start. The contact's husband jump-started the vehicle on multiple occasions and noticed that the battery was completely drained. The contact's husband replaced the battery approximately three times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an electrical issue, requiring repair or replacement. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for a full diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
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