repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Kia Sportage PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev, most often about the lane departure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia Sportage Phev has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Back over prevention
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Kia Sportage Phev recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Sportage Phev year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sportage Phev median. How we score
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sportage Phev owners report
Recent lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV, brand-new with ~750 Miles, was in a low-speed collision with a parked vehicle when the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system failed. I was pulling out of a parking spot from a complete stop. My foot was not on the accelerator; the vehicle moved forward under…
This only happens on the freeway but happens every time on the freeway. When using adapted cruise control and you hit the brake, when you reengage the cruise the LKA comes on and the steering wheel begins to assist. I do not want the lane assist to ever be engaged. I turned it off in the system…
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