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2022 Kia Sportage Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 42 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Kia Sportage

The 2022 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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66/100

Use Caution — 2022 Kia Sportage

The 2022 Kia Sportage has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
42
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Kia Sportage (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Kia Sportage

Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
14
Electrical System
5
Trailer Hitches
4
Power Train
3
Visibility
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Steering
2
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Kia Sportage — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 129 complaints 2017 387 complaints 2018 157 complaints 2019 65 complaints 2020 149 complaints 2021 43 complaints 2022 42 complaints 2023 177 complaints 2024 62 complaints 2025 45 complaints 2026 16 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Kia Sportage

Is the 2022 Kia Sportage reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 recall and 42 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?
The 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Kia Sportage are: Engine, Electrical System, Trailer Hitches, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Kia Sportage safe to buy?
The 2022 Kia Sportage has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2021, 2022, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 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.