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2017 Kia Sportage Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 387 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Kia Sportage

The 2017 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2017 Kia Sportage

The 2017 Kia Sportage is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
387
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
25 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Kia Sportage (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V907000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V137000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V862000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Kia Sportage

Based on 387 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
142
Electrical System
52
Unknown Or Other
40
Power Train
39
Structure
20
Service Brakes
18
Air Bags
15
Exterior Lighting
12
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Kia Sportage — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 179 complaints 2012 390 complaints 2013 380 complaints 2014 122 complaints 2015 144 complaints 2016 129 complaints 2017 387 complaints 2018 157 complaints 2019 65 complaints 2020 149 complaints 2021 43 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Kia Sportage

Is the 2017 Kia Sportage reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Kia Sportage has 4 recalls and 387 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?
The 2017 Kia Sportage has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Sportage?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Kia Sportage are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Kia Sportage safe to buy?
The 2017 Kia Sportage has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Sportage should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Sportage are: 2019, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.