2019 KIA Sportage Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2019 KIA Sportage

Recall Date	Component	Summary
1970-01-01	TRAILER HITCHES	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. 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.
2021-04-03	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	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. 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.
2021-03-04	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	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. Remedy: 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. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC206.

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Date			Component

46 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 KIA Sportage

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Date			Component
2021-05-20			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11417966
2021-05-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11418577
2021-06-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11422518
2021-06-28			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11422708
2022-03-18			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11457313
2022-05-31			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11466683
2022-08-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11480895
2022-10-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11489997
2022-11-08			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11492723
2023-02-22			AIR BAGS,WHEELS ODI Number: 11508465
2023-05-17			TRAILER HITCHES ODI Number: 11522526
2023-07-06			POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE ODI Number: 11530626
2023-07-20			AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11533483
2023-08-05			POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE ODI Number: 11536626
2023-08-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11538074
2023-09-06			TRAILER HITCHES,ENGINE ODI Number: 11542854
2023-10-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11549678
2023-11-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11556695
2023-12-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11559055
2024-02-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11571139
2024-03-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11579993
2024-04-18			STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11583756
2024-06-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11593887
2024-09-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11613488
2024-09-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11613478
2024-09-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE ODI Number: 11614592
2024-09-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11617339
2024-10-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11620419
2024-12-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11629690
2024-12-13			ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11630646
2025-02-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11643278
2025-03-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11649966
2021-02-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11395844
2020-10-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11366283
2020-07-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11339961
2020-01-28			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11302494
2020-01-16			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11299809
2020-01-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11296813
2019-11-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11279447
2019-10-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11265476
2019-09-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11257846
2019-07-08			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11230258
2019-07-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11229476
2018-12-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11157109
2019-03-10			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11185704
2018-10-16			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11140692

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2 Investigations for 2019 KIA Sportage

The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. and kia america, inc. vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. the petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. the petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.gov under odi number 11481745. on september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. the petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. if during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. an improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. in october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. after a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsa's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. therefore, the petition is denied. a federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. to review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2022-09-12	2023-12-12	ENGINE
2023-11-17		SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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77 Service Alerts for 2019 KIA Sportage

Date	Description
2025-02-28	ENGINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-07	160000 STRUCTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INOPERATIVE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPERATING – This bulletin provides information to improve the operation of the panoramic sunroof on some 2017-2022MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	270000 LANE DEPARTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	160000 STRUCTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-10	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-10	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-10	270000 LANE DEPARTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-23	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-23	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-23	270000 LANE DEPARTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-24	270000 LANE DEPARTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-28	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-09-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-15	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-21	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin provides information related to a software upd Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) – TSB: This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805): QA – This document is the Question and Answer Guide for this Product Improvement Campaign to improve the knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-29	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) – SPORTAGE – This document is notice to the Sportage vehicle owners advising them that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on al Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-18	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R2 – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTCE – This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1805) DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – This document is notice to the Dealer Principals advising them of the Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-06	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: 19MY QL BLUETOOTH INTERMITTENT NO SOUND – This Pitstop provides information regarding Bluetooth playback and connectivity concerns on some 19MY Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped with UVO 3.0 audio head units with the following softwa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: QL BLUETOOTH AUDIO UPDATE (SA392) – This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the UVO 3.0 software on some 2019MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from July 19, 2018 through Jan. 03, 2019 which may experience Blu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-30	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: REDUCED PERFORMANCE OR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Air Conditioner (A/C) and replace the A/C compressor, Evaporator Temperature Sensor (ETS), and/or External Control Valve (ECV), d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-30	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER TSB: REDUCED PERFORMANCE OR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Air Conditioner (A/C) and replace the A/C compressor, Evaporator Temperature Sensor (ETS), and/or External Control Valve (ECV), d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-30	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER TSBCLI046_R1: REDUCED PERFORMANCE OR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Air Conditioner (A/C) and replace the A/C compressor, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions dat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-21	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-15	130000 VISIBILITY PITSTOP: BLOCKED WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WASHER HEATERS – This Pitstop provides information regarding blocked windshield wiper nozzles on some 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa) and 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped wit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-15	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PITSTOP: BLOCKED WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WASHER HEATERS – This Pitstop provides information regarding blocked windshield wiper nozzles on some 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa) and 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped wit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP – DTC P0449 VENT VALVE/SOLENOID CIRCUIT & P2422 VENT VALVE STUCK CLOSED – This bulletin has been revised – When addressing a concern related to P0449 (Evaporative Emission System ? Vent Valve / Solenoid Circuit) or P2422 (Evaporativ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019 KIA Sportage

3 Recalls for 2019 KIA Sportage

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2019 KIA Sportage

46 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 KIA Sportage

2 Investigations for 2019 KIA Sportage

77 Service Alerts for 2019 KIA Sportage