Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Sportage, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2017 Kia Sportage - 365 complaints in its first 8 years (401 to date)
- 2012 Kia Sportage - 299 complaints in its first 8 years (392 to date)
- 1998 Kia Sportage - 289 complaints in its first 8 years (303 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 Kia Sportage - 44 complaints in its first 8 years (68 to date)
- 2007 Kia Sportage - 49 complaints in its first 8 years (77 to date)
- 2009 Kia Sportage - 49 complaints in its first 8 years (80 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Sportage | 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage | 52 | 52 | 1 |
| 2024 Kia Sportage | 73 | 73 | 3 |
| 2023 Kia Sportage | 192 | 192 | 6 |
| 2022 Kia Sportage | 46 | 46 | 1 |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | 54 | 54 | 2 |
| 2020 Kia Sportage | 161 | 161 | 2 |
| 2019 Kia Sportage | 70 | 70 | 2 |
| 2018 Kia Sportage | 164 | 164 | 3 |
| 2017 Kia Sportage | 401 | 365 | 4 |
| 2016 Kia Sportage | 133 | 117 | 2 |
| 2015 Kia Sportage | 146 | 126 | 2 |
| 2014 Kia Sportage | 123 | 87 | 3 |
| 2013 Kia Sportage | 381 | 286 | 3 |
| 2012 Kia Sportage | 392 | 299 | 5 |
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 181 | 119 | 6 |
| 2010 Kia Sportage | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 80 | 49 | 3 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 98 | 56 | 3 |
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 77 | 49 | 2 |
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 111 | 70 | 1 |
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 68 | 44 | 3 |
| 2003 Kia Sportage | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 234 | 170 | 1 |
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 228 | 174 | 0 |
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 304 | 242 | 2 |
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 284 | 247 | 3 |
| 1998 Kia Sportage | 303 | 289 | 3 |
| 1997 Kia Sportage | 181 | 171 | 3 |
| 1996 Kia Sportage | 57 | 57 | 3 |
| 1995 Kia Sportage | 56 | 54 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | 2026 | Electrical System | Kia 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,... |
| 25V874000 | 2024-2025 | Trailer Hitches | Kia 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... |
| 24V422000 | 2024 | Steering | Kia 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... |
| 24V025000 | 2023-2024 | Structure | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach. |
| 23V652000 | 2010-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 23V531000 | 2023 | Power Train | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. |
| 23V410000 | 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia 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... |
| 23V298000 | 2023 | Electrical System | Kia 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... |
| 22V878000 | 2023 | Air Bags | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. |
| 22V800000 | 2008-2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. |
| 22V703000 | 2017-2022 | Trailer Hitches | 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... |
| 22V651000 | 2023 | Electrical System | Kia 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... |
| 22V051000 | 2014-2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. |
| 21V137000 | 2017-2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. |
| 20V750000 | 2012 | Engine | 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. |
| 19V101000 | 2011-2012 | Engine | 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. |
| 18V907000 | 2011-2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 17V224000 | 2011-2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. |
| 16V862000 | 2017 | Trailer Hitches | Kia 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... |
| 16V815000 | 2008-2009 | Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. |
| 15V360000 | 2011 | Exterior Lighting | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. |
| 14V023000 | 2014 | Equipment | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. |
| 13V114000 | 2007-2011 | Exterior Lighting | Kia 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... |
| 09V130000 | 2006-2007 | Exterior Lighting | HUYNDAI-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. |
| 07V161000 | 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE... |
| 05V318000 | 2005 | Parking Brake | ON 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. |
| 05V212000 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON 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. |
| 05V120000 | 2005 | Electronic Stability Control | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. |
| 04V305000 | 1999-2000 | Seat Belts | ON 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... |
| 02V216000 | 1995-1998 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH. |