CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Kia Sportage Phev has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2023 Kia Sportage Phev recalls
Instrument Screen May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights
Certain 2023-2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid vehicles and 2024-2025 Kia Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2-inch instrument panel screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory may have a software error that causes the screen to fail.
Blank Dashboard Display Can Hide Warnings and Raise Crash Risk
Certain 2023 Kia vehicles have a digital instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch LCD screen that may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Most common 2023 Kia Sportage Phev problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral and failed to properly shift into gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,325.
1. Hybrid system failure And check engine light on . 2. Car jerk while driving and gone to limp mode and my speed was reduced to 10 mph at traffic putting my self and other in danger . 3. My vehicle is currently at the dealership getting inspected this is the second time my hybrid warning light came on and the first time they told me nothing was wrong with my vehicle. 4. All of these symptoms happened at the same time while driving.
I had been driving on the freeway for about 5 minutes, and suddenly heard broken glass in my car. It was dark (around 8pm) so I looked around as I was driving and didn't see any of my visible windows broken. I then heard more glass shattering sound and realized it was my sunroof glass that had suddenly broken. The mesh cover beneath it was closed so I was not injured. When I went home and did a quick google search, several other incidents of this happening popped up. There were no warning lamps or messages or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. It has been 2 weeks of calling my local Kia as well as Kia Customer care and my car is still sitting idle with the broken glass on top.
When engaging the cruise control using the steering wheel button, the speed will set itself at 110 miles an hour, and the vehicle will in fact attempt to reach that speed and accelerate. The problem has occurred at speeds as low as 30 miles an hour and as high as 70 miles an hour, it happens intermittently pressing the cruise control button does not disengage the cruise control every time sometimes it is necessary to press the brakes for the cruise control to be shut back off.
Kia opted for Leather like material for the steering wheel cover. This material with only 14, 828 miles on the vehicle is starting to peel off causing a bad gripping scenario. The material is more like a vinyl instead of leather. I have brought the vehicle to the Dealer who is attempted a warranty submission but I believe they will maybe only replace it with the same material and it will do it again. In all my years of driving I have never seen a wheel cover peel like this material is doing. It has been slowly failing over time and not all at once.
2023 Kia Sportage Phev questions
Does the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev: Instrument Screen May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights; Blank Dashboard Display Can Hide Warnings and Raise Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Kia Sportage Phev has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.