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2024 Kia Sportage
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 75
- Received Oct 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact24 complaints · 32% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Front brake rotors warp and wear early5 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic emergency braking applies without reason5 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V874000Kia 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."
- Recall #24V422000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Feb 2024
- Front brake rotors warp and wear earlyFirst signal: Jul 2025
- Instrument cluster or speedometer failsFirst signal: Mar 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 0 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 0 |
| January 2024 | 0 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 0 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
| Total | 75 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 24 | 32% | 11.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.1% |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 5 | 6.7% | 23× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.2% |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 6.7% | 4× | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 5.3% | 7.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.7% |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 4.0% | – | NHTSA recall #24V422000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V874000December 17, 20255,046 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; trailer hitches
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."
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #24V422000June 7, 20241,075 vehicles affected
steering: electric power assist system
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
NHTSA recall #24V025000January 18, 2024101,049 vehicles affected
structure: body: roof and pillars
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Kia Sportage.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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