GROUNDWORK — 23V298000: Electrical systems and batteries recall for KIA SPORTAGE and 6 other models KIA SPORTAGE and 6 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 23V298000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 23V298000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:39:08.626Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=23V298000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2023 KIA SPORTAGE 2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV 2023 KIA TELLURIDE 2023 KIA SOUL 2023 KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 KIA NIRO OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE 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." OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE 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. OFFICIAL REPORTED 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. OFFICIAL 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. OWNER PREPARATION Keep existing warnings or observations for service. This guide does not ask you to probe wiring, disconnect a battery or open a high-voltage assembly. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 23V298000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which electrical component or software function is covered, and what interim charging, parking or use instructions does the manufacturer give? Compare the answer with the reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which module and software completion record demonstrate that the update for 23V298000 was applied? Ask the service provider how the campaign-specific software remedy is documented. A dashboard reset is not evidence of the specified update. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What dated document records the remedy performed under 23V298000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.