The 2021 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a brake control module that can short-circuit and ignite in the engine compartment, and a tow hitch wiring harness that can catch fire while parked or driving.
The brake control module issue can start a fire without warning, and the tow hitch harness concern applies only to vehicles equipped with a factory-installed or dealer-installed trailer hitch. Both fires raise the risk of injury. The third recall is a compliance matter affecting Canadian owners: the owner's manual omits information on how to contact the Canadian vehicle safety regulator, though this has no effect on how the vehicle operates.