How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the Kia Sportage across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Kia Sportage?

Across 819 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Kia Sportage are Engine (556), Electrical System (94), Unknown Or Other (94), Power Train (63), Service Brakes (35), Structure (24).

Kia Sportage recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Kia Sportage across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV 10 NHTSA recalls 819 owner complaints

10 NHTSA recalls

819 owner complaints

27 citing a crash

42 citing a fire

29 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Kia Sportage

The component categories Kia owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 556
Electrical System 94
Unknown Or Other 94
Power Train 63
Service Brakes 35
Structure 24

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Sportage:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Kia Sportage	5	390	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Kia Sportage	4	387	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Kia Sportage	1	42	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Kia Sportage

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

Kia 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, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Con…
NHTSA campaign 23V652000
TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022

Kia 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 with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia d…
NHTSA campaign 22V703000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Mar 2021

Kia 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, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.…
NHTSA campaign 21V137000
ENGINE Dec 2020

Kia 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 compartment fire can occur while driving.…
NHTSA campaign 20V750000
ENGINE Feb 2019

Kia 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.…
NHTSA campaign 19V101000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 2018

Kia 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 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The h…
NHTSA campaign 18V907000

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