2023 Kia Sportage Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 192 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

47/100

High Reported Activity — 2023 Kia Sportage

The 2023 Kia Sportage shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

192

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Kia Sportage (6)

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

🔧 Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service…

NHTSA #22V651000

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain

A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

NHTSA #22V878000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…

NHTSA #23V298000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…

NHTSA #23V410000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/Lubricant: Pump

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of…

NHTSA #23V531000

🔧 Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service…

NHTSA #24V025000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Kia Sportage

Based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Power Train

Engine

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

Lane Departure

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Kia Sportage — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Kia Sportage

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 recall campaigns and 192 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?

The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 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 2023 Kia Sportage?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Kia Sportage are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage safe to buy?

The 2023 Kia Sportage has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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: 2021, 2022, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.