2025 KIA Sportage Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportage Phev years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Sportage Phev. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Sportage Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 KIA Sportage Phev recalls (1)
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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.
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…
on saturday [XXX] while driving on the highway my car lost propulsion and started slowing down even after i was pressing on the acceleration/gas pedal all the way. It happened 3 times within an hour's time frame the car refused to speed up and would stop driving. I was in immediate risk as well as…
While driving the vehicle at 55 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate even when I pressed down on the accelerator. The RPMs went up to 4 or 5 but I could not go over 30-35 mph. Fortunately, I was able to move into a left turn lane to get away from the flow of traffic and avoid an…
Iâm the owner of a 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV and Iâm experiencing a critical software bug: the car does not retain my custom driver assistance settings. Specifically, I have a bike rack installed on the rear hitch. I disable automatic rear emergency braking to avoid false stops when reversing, but…
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…
Other KIA Sportage Phev years
← 2024 Sportage Phev · 2026 Sportage Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage Phev | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Sportage Phev | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 Sportage Phev | 15 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA Sportage Phev?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, lane departure, back over prevention problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.