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2017 Kia Sportage recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 401
Latest campaign: Sep 19, 2022

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	2	1	Sep 19, 2022	22V703000 16V862000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Mar 4, 2021	21V137000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Dec 19, 2018	18V907000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 19, 2022Latest campaign


Sep 19, 202222V703000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V703000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. Campaign NHTSA 22V703000 · Sep 19, 2022
Mar 4, 202121V137000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 21V137000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment. Risk An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206. Campaign NHTSA 21V137000 · Mar 4, 2021
Dec 19, 201818V907000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V907000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. Campaign NHTSA 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018
Nov 30, 201616V862000	Trailer hitches If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V862000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142. Campaign NHTSA 16V862000 · Nov 30, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component401

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

401Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

27Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	220	55	3	18	4
Unknown or other	69	17	4	8	2
Electrical system	62	15	0	7	3
Power train	41	10	2	0	2
Service brakes	25	6	2	3	1
Structure	24	6	1	2	6
Fuel/propulsion system	21	5	1	1	0
Vehicle speed control	18	4	4	0	0
Air bags	16	4	6	0	7
Exterior lighting	15	4	1	0	1
Hydraulic	10	2	0	1	0
Steering	9	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	2	0	2	2
Wheels	6	1	0	0	0
Visibility	5	1	0	0	1

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“I own a 2017 Kia Sportage EX with the factory Snow White Pearl paint finish. The vehicle has been well maintained and has not been involved in an accident or collision.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768021
Power train
“While traveling at highway speeds on the freeway, the engine experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure, causing the vehicle to lose power and violently force itself into an emergency low-speed "limp mode." This created…”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11767043
Unknown or other
“I have a 2017 Kia Sportage with a recurring door latch problem. Several years ago, the driver’s door developed a problem where it would not open properly from the outside.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759462

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2017 Kia Sportage recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Sportage. The most recent, 22V703000 (reported September 19, 2022), concerns trailer hitches. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Kia Sportage recalls for?

The largest group is trailer hitches, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Kia Sportage?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 220 complaints out of 401 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 27 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Kia Sportage?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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