2025 Kia Sportage Problems: 2 Known Issues
2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Kia Sportage has 2 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 2 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls8 recalls
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.
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.
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
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What are the most common Kia Sportage problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Kia Sportage has 2 documented issues. Documented issues include: Panoramic sunroof glass shatters without an impact (owner reports), Tow hitch harness module can blank the instrument cluster — recall 25V874. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Kia Sportage reliable?
The 2025 Kia Sportage has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2023-2025 Kia Sportage Panoramic sunroof glass shatters without an impact (owner reports)?
Owners report the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shattering, often while driving, with a loud bang and no object striking it; some say glass fell onto the closed sunshade or into the cabin. Applies to: 2023–2025 Sportage (NQ5) equipped with the panoramic sunroof, based on owner… Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Kia Sportage Tow hitch harness module can blank the instrument cluster — recall 25V874?
Kia's recall report says a software logic error in the tow hitch harness control module can send an abnormal CAN message that makes the 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen reboot while driving. For about five seconds the speedometer and telltales are not shown, which does not meet… Severity: medium.
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