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Kia Sportage recalls and problems

30 recalls and 3,855 owner complaints for 26 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
30
Complaints
3,855
Crashes reported
218
Fires reported
191

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Kia Sportage by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Sportage1325030
2025 Sportage1555080
2024 Sportage37570100
2023 Sportage6196241140
2022 Sportage1476210
2021 Sportage2543740
2020 Sportage2171111380
2019 Sportage2723340
2018 Sportage316671350
2017 Sportage44041428190
2016 Sportage21348580
2015 Sportage214671150
2014 Sportage31253130
2013 Sportage338152260
2012 Sportage5392716100
2011 Sportage61817880
2010 Sportage2203061
2009 Sportage3804860
2008 Sportage39822450
2007 Sportage27710580
2006 Sportage11118560
2005 Sportage3686250
2003 Sportage040000
2002 Sportage123415690
2001 Sportage0228254170
2000 Sportage2304237170

Most reported Kia Sportage problems

Problem areaReports
Engine1,513
Electrical System525
Unknown or Other416
Power Train300
Service Brakes, Hydraulic275
Engine and Engine Cooling236
Air Bags208
Structure199
Fuel System, Gasoline186
Fuel/Propulsion System152

All Kia Sportage recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-046Jan 26, 20262026Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
25V-874Dec 17, 20252024–2025Trailer Hitches, Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
24V-422Jun 7, 20242024SteeringKia America, Inc.
24V-025Jan 18, 20242023–2024StructureKia America, Inc.
23V-652Sep 25, 20232010–2013Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
23V-531Jul 31, 20232023Park outsidePower TrainKia America, Inc.
23V-410Jun 7, 20232023Service Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
23V-298Apr 26, 20232023Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
22V-878Nov 28, 20222023Air BagsKia America, Inc.
22V-800Oct 24, 20222008–2009Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
22V-703Sep 19, 20222017–2022Park outsideTrailer HitchesKia America, Inc.
22V-651Aug 29, 20222023Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
22V-051Feb 2, 20222014–2016Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles.
21V-137Mar 4, 20212017–2021Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles.
20V-750Dec 2, 20202012EngineKia 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.
19V-101Feb 15, 20192011–2012EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles.
18V-907Dec 19, 20182011–2018Engine, Fuel System, GasolineKia 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…
17V-224Mar 31, 20172011–2013Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.
16V-862Nov 30, 20162017Trailer Hitches, Electrical SystemKia 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 December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016.
16V-815Nov 10, 20162008–2009Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009.
15V-360Jun 9, 20152011Exterior LightingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011.
14V-023Jan 27, 20142014EquipmentKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014.
13V-114Apr 1, 20132007–2011Exterior LightingKia 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 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…
09V-130Apr 17, 20092006–2007Exterior LightingHuyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles.
07V-161Apr 16, 20072002Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain vehicles, the heat generated by the engine causes repeated bending deformation of the polypropylene cooling fan including its retaining ring, which stresses the polypropylene thereby initiating cracking of the…
05V-318Jul 8, 20052005Parking BrakeOn 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.
05V-212May 3, 20052005Fuel System, GasolineOn 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.
05V-120Mar 29, 20052005Electronic Stability ControlOn certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (Esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately.
04V-305Jun 24, 20042000Seat BeltsOn 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 buckle is being latched, when it is not.
00V-205Jul 27, 20002000Electrical SystemVehicle description: sport utility vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Sportage?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Kia Sportage has the most reports (404). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering Kia Sportage model years 2000, 2002, 2005–2026.

What are the most common Kia Sportage problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.