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2025 Kia Sportage Trailer Hitch Recall

2025 KIA SPORTAGE: TRAILER HITCHES

Updated December 17, 2025

Certain 2023 to 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV and 2024 to 2025 Sportage vehicles with a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory may experience instrument panel screen failure due to a software error, preventing the display of critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights. This increases crash risk.

Is the Kia America, Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on December 17, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

2023 to 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles and 2024 to 2025 Kia Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2023 to 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV or a 2024 to 2025 Kia Sportage with a 4.2" instrument panel screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov (searchable from December 31, 2025) or contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 with your VIN.

What to do right now

Contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 or visit your Kia dealer to have the tow hitch harness control module replaced for free. Reference Kia recall number SC359. An owner notification letter was mailed February 13, 2026.

Contact: Kia America, Inc.

The hazard

An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Brands affected

Kia America, Inc.
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V874000
Recalled
December 17, 2025
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