2023 Kia Sportage: No power to both turn signals but hazards work
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 Sportage report: no power to both turn signals but hazards work. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 50 miles.
NHTSA has 85 owner complaints for the 2023 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763798 (filed 09/12/2026): “My daughter’s 2023 kia sportage sx prestige has an instrument cluster that intermittently goes completely black while the vehicle is being driven. when this occurs, the driver cannot see the speedometer, warning indicators, or other critical vehicle informatio…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753463 (filed 07/29/2026): “I was driving the vehicle yesterday, had no problems and then when making a right hand turn the vehicle completely locked up. the brakes and steering column locked and the vehicle completely shut done. the dashboard lit up and the windows still worked but ther…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: No power to both turn signals but hazards work (2023 Sportage)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2023 Sportage
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