2025 Kia Sportage Phev recalls
Recall 25V-874: Trailer Hitches, Electrical System
Reported Dec 17, 2025 · 5,046 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
2025 Kia Sportage Phev problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Lane Departure › Assist — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
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 2025 Kia Sportage Phev complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jul 16, 2026
My 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV, brand-new with ~750 Miles, was in a low-speed collision with a parked vehicle when the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system failed. I was pulling out of a parking spot from a complete stop. My foot was not on the accelerator; the vehicle moved forward under idle power as I prepared to brake. A parked vehicle was directly ahead. The FCA gave no audible warning, no visual warning, and applied no automatic braking. A collision occurred. This system is designed to detect obstacles ahead and warn or brake to prevent a forward collision. It did neither, despite…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jun 3, 2026
on saturday [XXX] while driving on the highway my car lost propulsion and started slowing down even after i was pressing on the acceleration/gas pedal all the way. It happened 3 times within an hour's time frame the car refused to speed up and would stop driving. I was in immediate risk as well as the drivers behind me since i was on the highway and my vehicle immediately slowed down and came to a stop. The dealer asked me to not drive in an eco mode after i took it to the service station at winn kia fremont, they ran diagnostics. This happened in san jose California INFORMATION REDACTED…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Feb 18, 2026
While driving the vehicle at 55 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate even when I pressed down on the accelerator. The RPMs went up to 4 or 5 but I could not go over 30-35 mph. Fortunately, I was able to move into a left turn lane to get away from the flow of traffic and avoid an accident. A semi-truck was behind us when I was unable to accelerate. We had to have the vehicle towed to a local dealership in the area. I had been driving the vehicle for about 2 hours when this occurred. The service department at the dealer was able to recreate the issue. My vehicle has been out of…
Back Over Prevention · reported Jul 18, 2025
Iâm the owner of a 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV and Iâm experiencing a critical software bug: the car does not retain my custom driver assistance settings. Specifically, I have a bike rack installed on the rear hitch. I disable automatic rear emergency braking to avoid false stops when reversing, but the setting resets every time I turn off the vehicle. This leads to the car emergency braking unnecessarily â the car will suddenly brake when trying to reverse out of a parking space. This is not a dealer-specific issue â itâs affecting other 2025 Sportage models as well. Iâd like to know…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jun 29, 2025
This only happens on the freeway but happens every time on the freeway. When using adapted cruise control and you hit the brake, when you reengage the cruise the LKA comes on and the steering wheel begins to assist. I do not want the lane assist to ever be engaged. I turned it off in the system settings. I believe it is a safety issue for drivers who are not aware that this will happen to them while driving and might cause a driver to jerk the wheel when they feel it the steering wheel move in their hands. I know it is going to happen but I am sometimes still startled by it. Besides being what…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev: 25V-874 (trailer hitches, electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (3 reports), followed by lane departure (2).
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.