Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
What could happen
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sportage 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V410000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 7, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jul 21, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 98,944
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
- Maker's own recall number
- SC272
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Trailer hitches Dec 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Steering Jun 7, 2024
- Kia recall: Structure Jan 18, 2024
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Jul 31, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.