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Kia Sportage

6,798 federal complaints across 31 model years (1995-2026) ยท 36 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Sportage. Hover a bar for the count.

1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2017 Kia Sportage - 561 complaints
  2. 1998 Kia Sportage - 558 complaints
  3. 1999 Kia Sportage - 493 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2021 Kia Sportage - 62 complaints
  2. 2022 Kia Sportage - 67 complaints
  3. 1995 Kia Sportage - 88 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
2,019
Electrical system
654
Brakes
627
Fuel system
484
Power train
483
Air bags
297

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Kia Sportage401
2025 Kia Sportage861
2024 Kia Sportage1013
2023 Kia Sportage3116
2022 Kia Sportage671
2021 Kia Sportage622
2020 Kia Sportage2052
2019 Kia Sportage1022
2018 Kia Sportage2263
2017 Kia Sportage5614
2016 Kia Sportage1832
2015 Kia Sportage1952
2014 Kia Sportage1543
2013 Kia Sportage4493
2012 Kia Sportage4545
2011 Kia Sportage2646
2010 Kia Sportage282
2009 Kia Sportage1203
2008 Kia Sportage1383
2007 Kia Sportage1132
2006 Kia Sportage1691
2005 Kia Sportage933
2003 Kia Sportage40
2002 Kia Sportage3211
2001 Kia Sportage3540
2000 Kia Sportage4622
1999 Kia Sportage4933
1998 Kia Sportage5583
1997 Kia Sportage2993
1996 Kia Sportage983
1995 Kia Sportage882

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V0460002026Electrical SystemKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV,
25V8740002024-2025Trailer HitchesKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hit
24V4220002024SteeringKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of pow
24V0250002023-2024StructureKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
23V6520002010-2013Service Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid,
23V5310002023Power TrainKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain dama
23V4100002023Service Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss
23V2980002023Electrical SystemKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a
22V8780002023Air BagsKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
22V8000002008-2009Service Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic
22V7030002017-2022Trailer HitchesKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped wi
22V6510002023Electrical SystemKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical s
22V0510002014-2016Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an ele
21V1370002017-2021Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, whi
20V7500002012EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine comp
19V1010002011-2012EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
18V9070002011-2018Fuel System, GasolineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number
17V2240002011-2013Engine And Engine CoolingKia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause
16V8620002017Trailer HitchesKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured Decem
16V8150002008-2009Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Elect
15V3600002011Exterior LightingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may in
14V0230002014EquipmentKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incor
13V1140002007-2011Exterior LightingKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Opt
09V1300002006-2007Exterior LightingHUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCT
07V1610002002Engine And Engine CoolingON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROP
05V3180002005Parking BrakeON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BR
05V2120002005Fuel System, GasolineON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
05V1200002005Electronic Stability ControlON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE
04V3050001999-2000Seat BeltsON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCK
02V2160001995-1998Seat BeltsON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.