KIA SPORTAGE 2022

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

41
Complaints
7
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

41 Complaints 7 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

7 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V703000 SAFETY RECALL
70.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Safety Issue:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Potential Risk:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: SC249
Notice Date: Jul 27, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022

Consumer Complaints

41 Complaints
Kia America, Inc.
Campaign: 11446787 Other
Jan 9, 2022
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

I was involved in a highway forward collision accident and the emergency braking, alert, and air bags never went off.

Corrective Action:

I was involved in a highway forward collision accident and the emergency braking, alert, and air bags never went off.

Additional Notes:

I was involved in a highway forward collision accident and the emergency braking, alert, and air bags never went off.

Manufacturer: KIA
Mfg Campaign: 11446787
Notice Date: Jan 9, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2022

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