Warning
2024 Kia Sportage Recall: TRAILER HITCHES
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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2024 Kia Sportage Recall: TRAILER HITCHES
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Kia Sportage
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
Affected Vehicles
2024 Kia Sportage
Recall Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
411 Press Analysis
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles due to an issue with trailer hitches. The recall was reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. 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. Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database