Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 25V-874 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-874 covers 5,046 Kia vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V874000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,853 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 2, 2023 to July 4, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.