NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Sportage

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

4,838

Active records

Recalls

38

Active records

TSBs

634

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

269

Crashes

318

Fires

205

Top reported issues — Kia Sportage

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Condition issue

1,515

Operating state

1,309

Engine behavior

968

Reporting mechanism

854

Noise

711

Fluid issue

620

Performance issue

617

Safety restraint issue

417

Thermal issue

413

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

295

Braking behavior

291

Driver assistance issue

280

Access/entry issue

247

Safety restraint behavior

246

Vibration/harshness

230

Smell

207

Electrical issue

189

Starting behavior

168

Lighting behavior

127

Steering behavior

115

Powering on/off behavior

103

Ride/handling behavior

102

Infotainment behavior

72

HVAC behavior

63

Recent change

59

Electrified system issue

42

Wiper/washer behavior

40

Communication/network issue

7

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Sep 3, 2026


My child is [XXX] old, and as he has grown, I have noticed significant problems with the way he is positioned and supported in this car seat. He frequently sits too far forward and does not appear to have adequate support to keep his head and body in a safe, comfortable position.There have been multiple occasions during car rides when my child has choked or struggled because he is positioned so far forward. The design of the base does not seem to allow him to lean back sufficiently, which…

2023 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I own a 2023 Kia Sportage Pro While driving to work, I heard an explosive sound that sounded like a gunshot on the top of my vehicle. I pulled over to see that my sunroof had exploded. I checked for any objects that may have hit it, and the only thing that was in the top of the roof was glass. Thankfully, my cover was closed on my sunroof for a glass would have been all over causing possible injury.

2022 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Sep 1, 2026


While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.Got to closest parking lot. Car would no longer move and turned it off. Contacted a tow. Tow driver verified battery good, oil good and started car, the motor shook uncontrollably then it was turned off and towed to dealership. Full service oil change was done 8/23/2026 at dealership. Dealer stated diagnostics engine failure need replacement. since owning would not support…

2026 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Wiring harness keeps getting chewed up by rodents in engine bay. Had to have Kia fix 2 times for the parking distance sensors. Have done lots of prevention things to keep from engine bay, but attracted to this vehicle. My 2 other vehicles no problems. They are not Kias. It causes loss of driver assistance systems.

2026 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

Filed Aug 28, 2026


When I start the car and use the dial to shift into drive or reverse gear quickly, it fails and locks up. I have to turn the car off and/or open the door before restarting the car and wait a few seconds until the Ready message appears on the instrument panel. Then, it did not fail to shift into gears so far. However, this is a major safety hazard if I need to quickly move the car to avoid an imminent danger. I can understand the car may not be ready to shift into the gear within a couple of…

2023 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

Filed Aug 27, 2026


I was driving my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid when the vehicle displayed a Check Hybrid System/ Stop Safely warning and suddenly lost motive power/acceleration. I was unable to accelerate normally. I had luckily pulled of the road that I was going 55 mph into a parking lot prior to the lass of power or I would have stopped right on the roadway with cars going the same speed directly behind me. This created a serious safety concern because if this had occurred while traveling at highway speed or in…

2017 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I have a 2017 Kia Sportage with a recurring door latch problem. Several years ago, the driver’s door developed a problem where it would not open properly from the outside. Kia repaired the driver’s door latch under warranty extension WTY020. The passenger door has now developed the exact same problem. It will not open from the outside, although it can still be opened from inside. A Kia dealership diagnosed the problem as a failed door latch. Kia’s WTY020 warranty extension was created for…

2024 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s FCA system using cardboard boxes as targets. I conducted observations at very low speeds (approximately 5 mph) as well as at approximately 30 mph. During these observations, the vehicle did not provide a forward collision warning or automatic braking at distances at which I…

2024 KIA SPORTAGE

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s FCA system using cardboard boxes as targets. I conducted observations at very low speeds (approximately 5 mph) as well as at approximately 30 mph. During these observations, the vehicle did not provide a forward collision warning or automatic braking at distances at which I…

2023 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

Filed Aug 21, 2026


2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Drop in power/acceleration! Upsetting, stressful & unsafe. Purchased brand new, Nov 2023. When this occurred approx. 35695 miles. I left work, got on the freeway, (only maybe 1-2 miles away) and was trying to accelerate to merge with traffic flow and could only go approx. 52-54 MPH. I tried to floor the pedal, but with no further acceleration. No check engine light turned on, only display message noting depleted battery/drained warning. Since power was limited, and…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.