# Kia America, Inc.: Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101 (25V874000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V874000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC359 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 5046 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays." |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 5,046 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V874000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.