Kia · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2023 model year only.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.
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.
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."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
The 2023 Kia Sportage has no recalls or owner complaints registered with NHTSA, but several manufacturer service bulletins address issues like cooling system performance, engine misfires, AVNT screen flickering, and infotainment connectivity problems.
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin ENG259 (Rev 1) for 2023 Sportage models experiencing a Multifunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with specific cooling system performance DTCs. The bulletin outlines the procedure to replace the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and update…
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin FUE068 (CA2505) for 2021-2023 Sorento and Sportage models with the Theta III 2.5L GDI engine. This bulletin addresses cylinder misfire DTCs (P030000-P030400) that can lead to no-start, misfire, or reduced power due to GDI fuel injector damage.
This Kia Technical Service Bulletin (TSB ENG259) addresses Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with DTCs P218100, P2181F0, or P2181F1 in 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles. The issue stems from Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) degradation, leading to cooling system performance issues…
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB ELE355) has been issued for the 2023 Kia Sportage (NQ5a) regarding the Audio Video Navigation Telematics (AVNT) head unit. Owners may experience the AVNT screen flickering 'ON/OFF' due to an intermittent coaxial cable connection.
Kia Technical Service Bulletin FUE068 addresses GDI fuel injector issues in 2021-2023 Sorento and Sportage models, which can cause misfire DTCs, no-start conditions, and reduced engine power.
Kia Technical Service Bulletin FUE066 (now superseded by FUE068/CA2505) details a GDI fuel injector replacement procedure for 2021-2023 Kia Sorento and Sportage vehicles experiencing engine misfires and diagnostic trouble codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304.
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin 126V for 2021-2024 Sorento and 2023-2024 Sportage vehicles experiencing front brake judder. This TSB details the replacement of front brake discs to resolve vibrating and pulsing sensations during braking.
Kia has released Technical Service Bulletin SA569 to address Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity problems in various 2022-2023 models. This software update for Display Audio 2.0 and AVN5W head units aims to improve infotainment system performance.
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin ELE347 (Rev 1) for 2021-2023 Kia models to address Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ phone projection connectivity concerns. The fix involves a software update for the Display Audio 2.0 and AVN 5.0 Wide head units.
Kia has issued TSB ELE303 to address a non-responsive or inoperative radio icon on AVN 5.0 Wide infotainment systems in certain 2021-2024 models. This bulletin outlines a software update procedure to resolve issues with AM, FM, and SXM radio functionality.
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB CHA126V) from Kia addresses a common issue of front brake judder, a vibration or pulsing sensation felt during braking, in certain 2021-2024 Sorento and 2023-2024 Sportage models. The TSB outlines an inspection and replacement procedure for the front brake…
I was driving my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid when the vehicle displayed a "Check Hybrid System"/ "Stop Safely" warning and suddenly lost motive power/acceleration. I was unable to accelerate normally. I had luckily pulled of the road that I was going 55 mph into a parking lot prior to the lass of power or I would have stopped right on the roadway with cars going the same speed directly behind me. This created a serious safety concern because if this had occurred while traveling at highway speed or in heavy traffic, the sudden loss of power could have resulted in a collision. There had been no indication to me that the vehicle was about to lose motive power before the hybrid-system warning appeared. The vehicle is currently at an authorized Kia dealership for inspection and diagnosis. The cause has not yet been provided to me. The vehicle is available for inspection. I am reporting this because a sudden loss of motive power associated with a broad-system warning presents a significant safety risk. I have also learned that other Kia Sportgage Hybrid owners have reported similar hybrid-system warning and loss-of-ower incidents.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
Main 12V electrical system failed completely. The engine stalled, the entire dashboard blacked out, and all auxiliary safety power was lost. The vehicle is currently located at Parkway Family Kia and is fully available for inspection. At rush hour freeway speeds, the engine stalled and total electrical failure occurred. Navigating across active lanes without engine power or power steering was extremely difficult. The total blackout killed my hazard lights, preventing me from warning other high-speed drivers. The dead car blocked an active lane on the feeder road, and an inattentive driver nearly struck my stalled, unlit vehicle. With zero hazards, I had to abandon the car and flee to the roadside to avoid a rear-end collision. Additionally, all passenger doors permanently locked, creating a severe entrapment hazard. Not yet. The vehicle was towed to Parkway Family Kia on Tuesday and is currently awaiting an official manufacturer diagnostic inspection by their service technicians. No advance symptoms prior to the day of the incident. At the moment of failure, the dash suddenly lit up with multiple warning lights. Within a tight 1 to 2-minute window, I completely lost power steering, making the vehicle extremely heavy and difficult to maneuver off the highway. Immediately after those 2 minutes, the dashboard and all electrical components went completely dark.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
I was driving the vehicle yesterday, had no problems and then when making a right hand turn the vehicle completely locked up. The brakes and steering column locked and the vehicle completely shut done. The dashboard lit up and the windows still worked but there was not power to the engine. Attempted to JUMP the car, unsuccessful, ultimately called a AAA who used a battery box and the car started. This happened once previously when the car was 6m-1year old and it spontaneously worked. I took for service told unclear what happened, no issues. The car gave no warning lights or indicators there was an issue. This was a very concerning and unsafe situation. I was in the middle of a busy intersection, making a right hand turn. again no warning or lights just vehicle shut down and unable to restart.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
The roof strip above the driver side of the car is no longer attached and flew off somewhere. Unknown of the date it may have happened.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 MPH on the highway, the engine and oil check warning light was illuminated. The Kia App alerted the driver to check the engine when convenient. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with internal rod bearing failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 120,100.
No injuries · No fire · No crash