2022 Kia Sportage recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 46
Latest campaign: Sep 19, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Sep 19, 2022	22V703000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-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

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

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).

Owner complaints by component46

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

46Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	21	46	0	2	0
Electrical system	8	17	2	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	5	11	2	0	0
Unknown or other	4	9	0	0	0
Trailer hitches	4	9	0	0	0
Power train	3	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	7	1	0	0
Visibility	3	7	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	4	0	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	2	4	1	0	0
Steering	2	4	1	0	0
Air bags	2	4	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0	0	0
Tires	1	2	0	0	0

1 more component 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

Engine
“While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.Got to closest parking lot. Car would no longer move and turned it off. Contacted a tow.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761196
Electrical system
“Our 2022 Sportage backup camera screen has gone completely blank creating an immediate rear visibility safety hazard that violates federal back up camera standards.”
Filed 08/03/2026 · ODI 11754366
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an alert on the instrument panel that stating "Warning - System Overheating".”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751534

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2022 Kia Sportage recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 Kia Sportage. The most recent, 22V703000 (reported September 19, 2022), concerns trailer hitches. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia Sportage?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 46 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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