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Kia Sportage safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Sportage since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Kia Sportage. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
17 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 17 launched 2003 to 2026
  • Most recent 24 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/139
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 7 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2023 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Sportage?

Not every Kia Sportage is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Kia Sportage recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2023 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Sportage safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 2
’04 0
’05 2
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 2
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 2
’22 0
’23 3
’24 1
’25 1
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Kia Sportage recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall

Launched 24 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/139 Manufacturer ref. 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030

Defect
The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen.
Remedy
Over The Air software update or dealer software update
Vehicles affected
1,813 Sportage vehicles
Built
25 Jun 2025 to 18 Nov 2025
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE NQ5”

2025 1 recall

Kia Sportage Vacuum Pump Recall

Launched 13 January 2025 DVSA recall R/2024/500 Manufacturer ref. 240S33

Defect
The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.
Remedy
Complete a software update of the engine ECU. The ECU upgrade reduces the initial load caused by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator during engine startup (cranking acceleration).
Vehicles affected
2,982 Sportage vehicles
Built
8 Sept 2022 to 14 Jun 2023

2024 1 recall

Kia HECU Fuse Replacement

Launched 5 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/465 Manufacturer ref. 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155

Defect
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Remedy
The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Vehicles affected
49,477 Sportage vehicles
Built
12 Mar 2010 to 24 Jan 2014
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE SLE”

2023 3 recalls

The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.

Launched 29 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/255 Manufacturer ref. 220S15 & 221048

Defect
The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.
Remedy
Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
Vehicles affected
20,781 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Oct 2018 to 28 Sept 2020

A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors

Launched 21 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/211 Manufacturer ref. 230S15/231025

Defect
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
Remedy
The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
Vehicles affected
6,996 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Aug 2022 to 27 Mar 2023
Also covers

An electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.

Launched 3 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/015 Manufacturer ref. 220S39

Defect
An electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.
Remedy
Replace the fuses in the Junction Box with a lower rated version.
Vehicles affected
46,181 Sportage vehicles
Built
15 May 2013 to 5 Dec 2015
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE SLE”

2021 2 recalls

The electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition

Launched 25 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/122 Manufacturer ref. 210S21

Defect
The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.
Remedy
Install new fuses on affected vehicles and software update for cars equipped with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
Vehicles affected
141,772 Sportage vehicles
Built
28 Oct 2015 to 15 Oct 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE QLE”

Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid

Launched 3 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2020/357 Manufacturer ref. BFCLR1

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid.
Remedy
Replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
578 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Jun 2019 to 10 Mar 2020
Also covers
  • Cee'd CD
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE QLE”

2014 1 recall

Drivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision

Launched 8 May 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/036 Manufacturer ref. 131106 &131S01

Defect
It has been identified that the pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.
Vehicles affected
7,219 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Oct 2011 to 21 Nov 2012
Also covers

2013 1 recall

Brake lights may malfunction

Launched 1 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/055 Manufacturer ref. 131021

Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Vehicles affected
40,769 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 May 2007 to 26 Jan 2010 and 12 Mar 2010 to 19 Sept 2011

2009 2 recalls

Brake light may not operate

Launched 9 November 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/092

Defect
It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,816 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

Front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision

Launched 26 May 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/044 Manufacturer ref. 41029/28

Defect
It has been identified that the front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have both front seatbelt stalks replaced.
Vehicles affected
6,637 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 1998 to 31 May 2000
Also covers
  • Kia Mentor
  • Kia Shuma

2007 1 recall

Engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system.

Launched 22 October 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/127

Defect
It has been established that the plastic cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system/hoses causing the engine to overheat and possibly fail.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the engine cooling fan replaced with a modified unit.
Vehicles affected
2,253 Sportage vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2002

2005 2 recalls

Handbrake may fail

Launched 16 August 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/118

Defect
The parking brake may fail to engage or release without warning due to an incorrectly manufactured parking brake lever locking pawl.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced with a quality assured item.
Vehicles affected
811 Sportage vehicles
Built
8 May 2003 to 29 Mar 2005

Possible sudden operation of brakes

Launched 12 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/038

Defect
Due to incorrect logic in the electronic stability programme (ESP)control unit the possibility exists that the brakes may suddenly apply.
Remedy
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and re-programme the ESP control unit
Vehicles affected
974 Sportage vehicles
Built
17 Feb 2004 to 26 Feb 2005
DVSA lists it as
“SPORTAGE XS”

2003 2 recalls

Possible loss of steering

Launched 20 October 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/156

Defect
There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft securing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and retorque securing bolts
Vehicles affected
1,230 Sportage vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2002 to 30 Apr 2003

The front seat belt buckles may not latch securely

Launched 24 July 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/092 Manufacturer ref. 21064/21065

Defect
The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.
Remedy
Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.
Vehicles affected
4,711 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1998
Also covers
  • Kia Shuma
  • Kia Mentor

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 17 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Sportage. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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