Kia Sportage 2019 Tow Hitch Issues

The Kia Sportage's reliability issues peaked with the 2017 model year, however there were

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some issues with the 2019 model year as well. The trailer hitches were the main problem

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that prompted the recall of cars made between 2017 and 2022. Owners who installed the

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tow hitch as original equipment ran the risk of fires starting due to an electrical short.

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This resulted from moisture and debris accumulating on the tow hitch harness

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module's printed circuit board. Kia advised owners of certain Sportage models

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to park their cars outside, away from any structures. There isn't a fix for the issue yet,

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Two fires were recorded out of the large number of vehicles recalled, however no injuries or accidents occurred.

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