2024 KIA Sportage Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportage Phev years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Sportage Phev. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Sportage Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA Sportage Phev problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Sportage Phev recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches; electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV has a significant design defect resulting in a personal safety and situational security hazard. I am unable to disable the door unlock chime which makes it impossible for me to enter my car without directly advertising my presence and making me feel unsafe and vulnerable…
While attempting to park the vehicle in an angled parking spot I was pressing the brake and slowing to a stop. Prior to stopping with my foot still on the brake the engine revved and the vehicle surged forward hitting the car in front of me. The emergency braking did not seem to activate nor di my…
Sunroof unexpectedly shattered at highway speed with no vehicles or obstructions present.
The dash on my sportage will go black while driving, and then the system reboots showing "system check" the cruise control also goes out when this happens. This happens about once a month. Dealer has checked it more than 3 times and has found no issues except the first time I brought it in.
While driving my 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD the instrument panel went black for 3-5 seconds and appeared to be "re-booting/resetting". The first time this occurred was approximately March 2025 (odometer reading approximately 6000 miles) and the issue has re-occurred numerous times (30+)…
Other KIA Sportage Phev years
← 2023 Sportage Phev · 2025 Sportage Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage Phev | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Sportage Phev | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 Sportage Phev | 15 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Sportage Phev?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Sportage Phev?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 KIA Sportage Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportage Phev model years, the 2024 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.