CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia Sportage Phev has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (3 reports).
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6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2025 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.
Most common 2025 Kia Sportage Phev problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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 a large, solid, stationary vehicle directly ahead, in clear conditions, with an unobstructed senso
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 PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 service and remains at the dealership. They told me that a new transmission would be installed due to loss
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: Has Kia acknowledged this issue or issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)? Is a software upda
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 I consised a safety issue, it [XXX] to have to hit the button to delete the LKA each time it ha
2025 Kia Sportage Phev questions
Does the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev: Instrument Screen May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Lane Departure (2), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kia Sportage Phev has been fixed?
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