CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (4 reports).
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14Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Most common 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
On [XXX] in West Danville, Vt, leaving [XXX] onto [XXX], we experienced complete brake failure, the brake pedal sank completely to the floor, allowing the vehicle to roll into a high traffic route before the manual caught at the bottom. This created the potential for a catastrophic impact situation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Horn stopped working
Two occurrences. First, it was sprinkling rain when breaking before a stop sign at an intersection near my job, with no stop for oncoming traffic. I drove over a bump and itâs as if the car got confused and didnât want to stop. I had to release the brake and slam on the brakes to stop. Second, same situation different location and no rainy weather. Hit a bump while coming to a stop light at the intersection and it was as if the car lost traction and couldnât grasp correctly to break safely. Instead it felt like it skidded to a stop.
The hybrid system completely failed and ev battery completely discharged. That issue is a major safety concern and I no longer feel confident driving myself and my child in that vehicle. I was on a hilly 55mph County Road, with few turn offs, when the hybrid system failed, resulting in a loss of acceleration, power steering, power brakes and heat. Check engine light, Oil Light and battery light illuminated while entire dash display started flashing red with critical fault message. The vehicle then went into limp mode. Dash showed that hybrid battery was completely discharged and warning message displayed saying vehicle would shut off in 5 minutes. Able to restart after a few minutes, b
While driving home today, Sunday, October 6, 2025 in my BRAND NEW Kia Sportage with 1,325 miles on it, I stopped in traffic and my car refused to move forward. Suddenly, multiple alerts popped up on the screen: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage, check blind spot safety, ABS, and eventually: U010100, U100387 and C161287. My car eventually lost complete power, I was unable to start it, and when started, it would not shut off. I had to call the police and have a tow truck sent out to tow the car home. Yesterday, while backing up, my car also stopped suddenly with a warning that there was something behind my car, when there was nothing. This had happened once, but I thought maybe I was too clo
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid questions
Does the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (4), Electrical System (4), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been fixed?
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