KIA SPORTAGE
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
KIA SPORTAGE Reliability Overview
The KIA SPORTAGE has been produced from 1995 to 2026. Over 32 model years, NHTSA has received 6,540 complaints and issued 87 recall campaigns for this model.
32
Model Years
6,540
Complaints
87
Recalls
1995–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2025 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 63
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2024 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 82
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 276
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 57
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2021 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 42
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2020 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 184
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2019 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 95
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2018 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 203
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 516
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 181
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 190
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2014 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 149
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2013 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 447
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2012 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 450
Recalls: 5
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2011 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 260
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 28
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2009 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 120
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 138
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2007 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 113
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2006 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 169
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 93
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2003 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2002 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 321
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2001 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 354
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2000 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 462
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
1999 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 493
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 558
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 299
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1996 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 98
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1995 KIA SPORTAGE
Complaints: 88
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2025 | 63 | 1 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2024 | 82 | 3 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 276 | 6 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 57 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2021 | 42 | 2 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2020 | 184 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2019 | 95 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2018 | 203 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 516 | 4 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 181 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2015 | 190 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2014 | 149 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2013 | 447 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2012 | 450 | 5 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2011 | 260 | 6 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 28 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2009 | 120 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 138 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2007 | 113 | 2 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2006 | 169 | 1 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 93 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2002 | 321 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2001 | 354 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2000 | 462 | 4 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 1999 | 493 | 5 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1998 | 558 | 5 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1997 | 299 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1996 | 98 | 3 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1995 | 88 | 2 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |