NHTSA Recall 23V298000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108,936 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Kia Niro.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC270 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | April 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Safety risk
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V298000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Niro | 2023 |
| Kia Niro PHEV | 2023 |
| Kia Soul | 2023 |
| Kia Sportage | 2023 |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid | 2023 |
| Kia Sportage PHEV | 2023 |
| Kia Telluride | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.