2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid.
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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Horn stopped working
Two occurrences. First, it was sprinkling rain when breaking before a stop sign at an intersection near my job, with no stop for oncoming traffic. I drove over a bump and it’s as if the car got confused and didn’t want to stop. I had to release the brake and slam on the brakes to stop. Second, same situation different…
The hybrid system completely failed and ev battery completely discharged. That issue is a major safety concern and I no longer feel confident driving myself and my child in that vehicle. I was on a hilly 55mph County Road, with few turn offs, when the hybrid system failed, resulting in a loss of acceleration, power…
While driving home today, Sunday, October 6, 2025 in my BRAND NEW Kia Sportage with 1,325 miles on it, I stopped in traffic and my car refused to move forward. Suddenly, multiple alerts popped up on the screen: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage, check blind spot safety, ABS, and eventually: U010100, U100387 and…
I have a hybrid and 4 times now since we've owned it I experienced a lag during the transition from electric to gas power when I am stopped and try to move again (example at a stop sign or traffic light), which followed by a sudden, lurching acceleration when the gas does finally kick in. It's almost caused me to hit…
Sportage Hybrid model years compared
Across all years, the 2023 Sportage Hybrid has the most complaints (100). All Kia Sportage Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by steering (4).
- How many 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 24, 2026.