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Kia Sportage

4,611 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2012 · 389 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Engine

Complaints by model year

1995
56⚠ 2 🔥 1
1996
54⚠ 11 🔥 3
1997
179⚠ 31 🔥 5
1998
311⚠ 19 🔥 6
1999
296⚠ 26 🔥 3
2000
304⚠ 22 🔥 7
2001
229⚠ 26 🔥 4
2002
231⚠ 15 🔥 6
2003
4
2005
67⚠ 6 🔥 2
2006
111⚠ 8 🔥 5
2007
77⚠ 10 🔥 5
2008
98⚠ 2 🔥 24
2009
80⚠ 4 🔥 8
2010
20⚠ 3
2011
178⚠ 7 🔥 8
2012
389⚠ 7 🔥 16
2013
376⚠ 5 🔥 22
2014
120⚠ 2 🔥 1
2015
144⚠ 6 🔥 11
2016
127⚠ 8 🔥 5
2017
389⚠ 14 🔥 25
2018
158⚠ 7 🔥 11
2019
66⚠ 3 🔥 3
2020
153⚠ 11 🔥 11
2021
44⚠ 3 🔥 7
2022
42⚠ 6 🔥 2
2023
181⚠ 24 🔥 1
2024
61⚠ 7
2025
49⚠ 3
2026
17⚠ 3

Most reported problem areas

Engine1,452
Electrical System637
Service Brakes611
Engine And Engine Cooling518
Power Train472
Unknown Or Other461
Hydraulic448
Fuel System309
Air Bags298
Gasoline277

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (25)

2024 Trailer Hitches (25V874000)

Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.

2024 Steering (24V422000)

Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.

2023 Air Bags (22V878000)

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.

2023 Power Train (23V531000)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (23V410000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.

2023 Electrical System (22V651000)

Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.

2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (21V137000)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22V051000)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

2014 Equipment (14V023000)

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.

2011 Exterior Lighting (15V360000)

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.

2011 Engine And Engine Cooling (17V224000)

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

2011 Engine (19V101000)

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.

2008 Electrical System (16V815000)

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.

2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22V800000)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.

2006 Exterior Lighting (09V130000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE STOP LAMP Switch FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON JUNE 17, 2009. Owners MAY Contact KIA'S Consumer Assistance Center AT 1-800-333-4542.

2005 Fuel System, Gasoline (05V212000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE FUEL TANK AND Replace THE Charcoal Canister FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 31, 2005. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2005 Parking Brake (05V318000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Parking Brake Lever Assembly. THE Recall Began ON August 1, 2005. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2005 Electronic Stability Control (05V120000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE ESP Hydraulic Electronic Control UNIT FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON April 13, 2005. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2002 Engine And Engine Cooling (07V161000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Engine Cooling FAN WITH A FAN MADE OF Improved Material. THE Recall Began ON JUNE 11, 2007. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2000 Electrical System (00V205000)

Owners WILL BE Provided WITH AN Adhesive Label WITH THE Correct Illustration TO Permanently Affix TO Their Respective Owners Manuals.

1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (98V222000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Increase THE Clearance Between THE Brake PIPE AND Steering Intermediate Shaft Coupling.

1997 Electrical System (99V325000)

Dealers WILL Install Spring Clips TO LOCK THE Connectors Together. IN Addition, THE Dealers WILL BE Instructed TO Solder A Splice IN THE WIRE Harness.

1997 Latches/locks/linkages (97V234000)

Dealers WILL Modify THE REAR Hatch DOOR Unlock Circuit.

1996 Vehicle Speed Control (96V131000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Accelerator Pedal Assembly.

1995 Suspension (95V073000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Retorque THE REAR AXLE Bearing OIL SEAL Retainer NUTS.

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