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2020 Kia Sportage recall campaigns

NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles OUTSIDE, away from buildings, until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2020 Kia Sportage, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2 Recall campaigns
159 Complaints
12 Fire reports
11 Crash reports

Recall campaign details

Park outside SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE #21V137000 Reported 04/03/2021

NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Defect

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.

Risk

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Park outside TRAILER HITCHES #22V703000 Reported 19/09/2022

NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.

Defect

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.

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Other Kia Sportage model years

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What owners complain about

Top components in 159 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Kia Sportage. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.

ENGINE 58
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
STRUCTURE 10
SERVICE BRAKES 10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9
STEERING 8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Sportage have?

2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2020 Kia Sportage, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.

Do I have to pay to fix a Kia recall?

Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists campaigns for the 2020 Kia Sportage model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Kia. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.

2020 Kia Sportage crash ratings All recalls

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