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Kia Sportage V recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign
1
of 3 versions affected
3
official RappelConso notices
3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.6 T-GDi 150 MHEVPetrol · 150 hp
  • 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230Hybrid · 230 hp
  • 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265Hybrid · 265 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Braking assistance: vacuum pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall by the German KBA (reference 14840R) concerns 23,887 Sportages built from 8 September 2022 to 14 June 2023: a failure of the vacuum pump can force the driver to press the brake pedal harder and switch on the engine warning light. The fix is a software update to the engine control unit. The sources do not specify which engines are concerned: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 T-GDi 150 MHEV, 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 27 August 2026 — Le diamètre interne du fil de la tige d'attache peut être trop grand. Au fil du temps, cela peut réduire la force de fixation, ce qui pourrait entraîner une perte de contrôle de la direction et augmenter le risque d'accident.

    Models or references
    Sportage voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 10 July 2026 — La pompe à vide du moteur peut être endommagée par un défaut mécanique sur l'arbre à cames en raison d'un couple d'accélération élevé au démarrage du moteur. En conséquence, une force accrue peut être nécessaire pour appliquer la pédale de frein, ce qui peut augmenter la distance de freinage. Cela augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

    Models or references
    Sportage voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 11 August 2023 — En raison de l’instabilité de la tension lors du démarrage du véhicule, le tableau de bord peut ne pas s’allumer. Il en résulte une défaillance du fonctionnement de l’écran, ce qui pourrait empêcher les conducteurs de voir des indicateurs importants du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

    Models or references
    Niro hev sportage sportage hev voiture particulière équipée d’un moteur hybride rechargeable
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Toyota RAV4 V315.0/5
Ford Kuga III30not rated
Peugeot 3008 II033.0/5
Škoda Karoq I134.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Sportage V had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Sportage V: Braking assistance: vacuum pump (recall).

Which versions of the Kia Sportage V are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Sportage V?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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