Kia Sportage, Sportage Phev: Trailer hitches

Affects Kia Sportage, Sportage Phev · 2023–2025 — about 5K vehicles.

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.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational