Component Record

Kia Sportage 2020 Trailer Hitches and Towing Problems

3 distinct owners reported a trailer hitches and towing problem on the 2020 Kia Sportage - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

22V703000Reported September 19, 2022 - 70,887 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 70,887 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine88 Unknown Or Other32 Electrical System20 Brakes13 Vehicle Structure10 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.