Active Safety RecallKia SC249NHTSA 22V-703Park Outside
Kia Sportage Power Loss Recall Power Loss Recall · 2016–2022
Kia has issued 1 power loss safety recall covering certain 2016–2022 Sportage vehicles. 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. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 22V-703Sorento, Sportage · 2016–2022
Park OutsideAdvisory on this campaign
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2016–2022 Sportage
Model years 2016–2022 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sportage model years are not part of this recall — see the Sportage recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 22V-703 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this power loss issue on Sportage. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Park outside or don’t drive
Kia advises Park Outside until repaired to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 22V-703 (Kia SC249)19/09/2022
Trailer Hitches
What happened: 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.
The risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix: 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 22V-703 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC249 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Power Loss Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Sportage before the power loss recall repair?⌄
Kia advises parking outside (away from structures) until repaired for at least one of these campaigns (22V-703). Schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2016–2022 Kia Sportage vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 22V-703). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Sportage. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 22V-703 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 22V-703.