2023-2025 Kia Sportage Tow Hitch Recall
2025 KIA SPORTAGE: TRAILER HITCHES
Updated December 17, 2025
Certain 2023-2025 Kia Sportage PHEV and 2024-2025 Sportage models with a genuine Kia tow hitch harness may experience instrument panel screen failure due to a software error. A failed screen can hide critical safety information like your speedometer and warning lights, increasing crash risk.
Is the Kia America, Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on December 17, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2023-2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Kia Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2 inch screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own a 2023-2025 Sportage PHEV or a 2024-2025 Sportage with a 4.2 inch instrument panel screen and the Genuine Kia tow hitch harness. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025, or call Kia Customer Service to confirm.
What to do right now
Contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 or take your vehicle to a Kia dealer to have the tow hitch harness control module replaced for free. Reference recall number SC359. If you have already received an owner notification letter, follow the instructions provided.
Contact: Kia America, Inc.
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.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V874000
- Recalled
- December 17, 2025
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