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2021 Kia Sportage

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

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  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Trailer hitches

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 70,887 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V703000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 379,931 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V137000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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