The 2014 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 210,361 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V0510002022-02-02126,747 affected
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
ENGINE18V9070002018-12-1971,653 affected
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
EQUIPMENT14V0230002014-01-2711,961 affected
Defect
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these…
Consequence
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
71
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
1injuries
Total complaints154
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now”
“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now”
“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now”
“My vehicle stalled (104000mi) bought in 2024 looked up online was known between 2023-2024 engine recall I wasn't told or shown on car fax anything about this so [xxx] worked on engine 2. Mths no charge was to get new motor they replaced alternator.told done engine light was on I went to drive it…”
“My vehicle stalled (104000mi) bought in 2024 looked up online was known between 2023-2024 engine recall I wasn't told or shown on car fax anything about this so [xxx] worked on engine 2. Mths no charge was to get new motor they replaced alternator.told done engine light was on I went to drive it…”
“Motor is knocking”
“My kia engine was replaced under recall. The replacement engine triggered p1326 ksds failure while I was traveling overseas, placing the vehicle in limp mode. Kia usa refuses to assist or authorize diagnosis, leaving me stranded. This is a repeat recall-related safety failure, even though there is…”
“My truck consumes excessive engine oil.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
InvestigationDP22003 Opened 2022-09-12 · closed 2023-12-12
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Kia Sportage as of
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