United StatesCertain 2023–2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024–2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2-inch instrument panel screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory are affected. A software error can cause the instrument panel screen to fail, meaning the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101 and could not display critical safety information. Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module free of charge; owner letters were mailed February 13, 2026, and Kia can be reached at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC359).
What's being recalled
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V874000; Manufacturer campaign SC359
The hazard
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
The official notice
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