NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Published: December 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V874000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V874000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V874000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 14.81 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC359 |
| Potentially affected | 5046 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |