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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
102
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls

Recall 23V-298: Electrical System

Reported Apr 26, 2023 · 108,936 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

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.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System39
Engine26
Vehicle Speed Control23
Unknown or Other19
Power Train18
Service Brakes12
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Structure3
Visibility/Wiper3
Seat Belts2
Steering2

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
  • Tires › Sidewall — 1
  • Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 3, 2026
Driving on hwy, hybrid battery light comes on. Car basically dies you have to pull over, shut car off, hit battery reset and start . Very dangerous It's been happening off and on for a while. Started about 28000 miles , now have 42000. Dealership is 1 1/2 hrs away, very heavy traffic. Plus our only car and have to work various hrs. No rental car avail. Can happen 6-7 times one day then a month goes by nothing.
Electrical System · reported Oct 29, 2026
I was driving on the highway going about 70mph and the car completely shut off. When off I couldn’t accelerate or brake. I put my hazards on and pulled over. The car continued to turn off and on. It couldn’t stay on. Still don’t know what’s wrong with it but a HUGE safety concern.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 20, 2026
In the newer Kia's, the gas lid is completely electronic. There is no emergency release for the gas lid. The Lee's Summit Kia dealership is claims that Kia has designed their newer cars with no emergency latch to open my gas lid so I can put gas in my car. I have a working car that I cannot put gas in. Then the Lee's Summit Kia dealership states the part takes 5-7 days to get there and I still have no vehicle. I randomly attempted to get gas Monday 10/11/2026 and the gas lid wouldn't open. Sometimes it gets stuck (which is also an issue), and went on my way. The next day, the same thing…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 43,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the message "Brake Carefully" was displayed. The contact slightly depressed the brake pedal to test the brakes and continued driving; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure was an electrical issue. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P1BB200 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the hybrid braking system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Electrical System · reported Aug 27, 2026
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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid: 23V-298 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (39 reports), followed by engine (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.