Recall 14V023 affects 11,961 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles for incorrect tire-pressure label information. Correction is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 11,961 2014 Sportage vehicles because the certification label lists tire pressures 1 or 2 psi below the correct specification. Using the lower pressure can cause premature tire wear and raise crash risk, and the Kia dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on the 2014 Kia Sportage is the sticker that tells an owner the correct tire pressure for the vehicle. That pressure is the number Kia uses for the tires and rims fitted to the Sportage, and it helps the owner, dealer, or tire shop set the tires to the intended specification.
On affected Sportage vehicles, the printed label lists tire pressure information that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct specification. The vehicle itself is not described as having a defective tire or wheel. The problem is that the label gives the wrong instruction, so an owner following it sets the tires lower than Kia's required pressure.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because this recall involves printed tire-pressure information, an owner does not get a noise, warning light, or change in handling that identifies the label error.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Kia Sportage | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11,961 |
Not every 2014 Kia Sportage is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire pressure information can lead an owner to keep the tires below Kia's recommended specification. That underinflation wears tires early and increases the risk of a crash. Use the corrected label information when setting pressure, and schedule the recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kia Sportage is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer and ask whether the free certification-label correction is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V023 and Kia recall SC103 when you call.
- Set tire pressure from the corrected label or owner-manual sticker after Kia provides it, since the original label lists pressure below the correct specification.
- Keep tire pressure at the corrected setting until the label repair is complete to reduce premature tire wear.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 14V023, Kia's remedy is a free correction to the tire-pressure information on the certification label. When the repair is available, a Kia technician corrects the label information, and Kia provides a sticker for the owner's manual so the correct tire-pressure specification stays with the vehicle. Parts and labor are covered. Before scheduling, confirm your VIN and ask the Kia service desk whether the label correction and manual sticker are ready for your Sportage.
Timeline
| January 27, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V023?
Recall 14V023 covers 11,961 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles with certification labels that list tire pressure 1 or 2 psi below the correct specification. Kia dealers will correct the label information and provide an owners-manual sticker for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Kia Sportage is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sportage is included in recall 14V023. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the label correction. Reference recall number 14V023 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Kia dealers will correct the tire-pressure label information and provide the owners-manual sticker free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The listed tire pressure is lower than the correct specification. Maintaining tire pressure below Kia's recommended level can cause premature tire wear and raise crash risk. The dealer repair replaces the incorrect information so owners use the correct tire pressure.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V023000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V023 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V023000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →