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2026 Kia Sportage Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Jan 27, 2026

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia Sportage average of 2.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2026 Kia Sportage recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V046000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Jan 27, 2026

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Safety consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia Sportage model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2026 Kia recall reports

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2026 Kia Sportage recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Kia Sportage have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2026 Kia Sportage. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2026 Kia Sportage?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology