NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Safety Record
The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In has not been subjected to federal crash testing. As such, no Safety Index score or star ratings are available to assess its crashworthiness. The federal record does show a "Moderate" burden band for recalls and complaints. Owners have filed 63 complaints, with 7 alleging crashes and 9 reporting injuries. Three active recall campaigns address potential issues with steering, trailer hitches, and roof molding. This information provides a measure of its post-sale record, but no definitive crash-safety verdict can be rendered in the absence of crash-test data.
The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to three NHTSA recall campaigns, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 63 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In?
The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In has not been rated by NHTSA, but it carries a Moderate burden band designation based on its recall and complaint history. Three recalls have been issued for the Sportage Plug-In. The recall concerning the electric power steering system is the most critical; a loss of power assist could increase the risk of a crash. Another recall addresses the potential detachment of roof molding, which presents a road hazard for other vehicles. The model has generated 63 owner complaints, with 7 alleged crashes and 9 alleged injuries. These complaints detail issues with systems including Forward Collision Avoidance and the Service Brakes. While these allegations are unconfirmed, they represent patterns that warrant monitoring. No NHTSA crash-test results are available for the 2024 Sportage Plug-In or any directly comparable sibling years.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In is covered by three recall campaigns. The first addresses the electric power steering circuit board, which may short and reduce steering assist. The second covers roof molding that may loosen and detach. The third covers trailer hitches on certain PHEV and non-PHEV Sportage vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory appears in the supplied campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status at nhtsa.gov.
TRAILER HITCHES25V874000
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-12-17
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM24V422000
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Reported 2024-06-07
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS24V025000
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Reported 2024-01-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In?
Owners have filed 63 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other issues (19 reports), Electrical System (12), Engine (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (7), Service Brakes (6), and Visibility and Wipers (6). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
63 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In?
Three open recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid underscore the importance of VIN verification via nhtsa.gov for any prospective owner. Unremedied recalls transfer with the vehicle, necessitating a check to ensure all required service has been completed.
- The 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- A recall covering the electric power steering circuit board is specific to 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles and addresses a potential short that could reduce steering assist.
- Two additional recalls cover roof molding detachment shared with 2023 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival models, and a trailer hitch concern shared across 2023-2025 Sportage PHEV and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles.
- Among 63 unverified owner complaints, Forward Collision Avoidance and Service Brakes each appear as reported problem areas, making it worthwhile to confirm recall remedy status and monitor any NHTSA investigation updates at nhtsa.gov.
FAQ2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 63 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Sportage Plug-In 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.