CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia Sportage has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (21 reports).
2025 Kia Sportage 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
What owners report
While driving to work this morning, I experienced an unintended engine acceleration while at a stop sign. It was about 7:30am at the time of event, I had been driving for about 10 minutes up to that point. Prior to that, the vehicle had been in the garage all evening. The temperature outside was cool, but I had no heat or air turned on at the time of event. I was at a complete stop at a stop sign on the corner of Bertrand Rd and S Third St in Niles, Michigan. I was waiting for the cross traffic to go across, and while I sat there with my foot on the brake, the engine accelerated and the car started to lunge forward. I pressed harder against the brake pedal and felt some resistance, but
"2025 Kia Sportage unexpectedly applies braking when vehicles are traveling in adjacent lanes and are not in my path of travel. The event is intermittent and creates a safety concern because the vehicle decelerates when no collision risk exists. Vehicle was inspected by a Kia dealer, but the condition could not be duplicated during a road test." My safety and those around me is at risk. Going 70 mph on interstate highway is no time to randomly brake. No others have inspected the car. This appeared about 3 months ago. Dealers want shrug it off unless Kia pays for it but say that they must be able to physically reproduce the problem before they will ask Kia for payment.
"2025 Kia Sportage unexpectedly applies braking when vehicles are traveling in adjacent lanes and are not in my path of travel. The event is intermittent and creates a safety concern because the vehicle decelerates when no collision risk exists. Vehicle was inspected by a Kia dealer, but the condition could not be duplicated during a road test." My safety and those around me is at risk. Going 70 mph on interstate highway is no time to randomly brake. No others have inspected the car. This appeared about 3 months ago. Dealers want shrug it off unless Kia pays for it but say that they must be able to physically reproduce the problem before they will ask Kia for payment.
I was involved in a rollover accident and the driver's side door opened during the accident. Had I not been wearing my seatbelt, I would have been ejected from the vehicle.
VEHICLE: 2025 Kia Sportage X-Line VIN: 5XYK6CDF0SG319130 APPROXIMATE MILEAGE: 34,000 miles DATE OF INCIDENT: September 3, 2026 LOCATION OF INCIDENT: 6140 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 COMPONENT: Steering / Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) / Steering Column / Steering Shaft SAFETY ISSUE: Sudden loss of steering control immediately preceding a collision COMPLAINT I am reporting a serious steering-related safety incident involving my 2025 Kia Sportage X-Line, VIN 5XYK6CDF0SG319130. On September 3, 2026, at approximately 34,000 miles, I was operating my vehicle near 6140 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35806, when the steering suddenly became locked/unresponsive immediat
2025 Kia Sportage questions
Does the 2025 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Kia Sportage: 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?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (21), Electrical System (15), Forward Collision Avoidance (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kia Sportage 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.