2024 Kia Sportage Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 73 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2024 Kia Sportage

The 2024 Kia Sportage shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Kia Sportage (3)

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

🔧 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

🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…

NHTSA #24V422000

🔧 Trailer Hitches

An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…

NHTSA #25V874000

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Most Common Problems — 2024 Kia Sportage

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Structure

Visibility/wiper

Forward Collision Avoidance

Steering

Engine

Visibility

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Kia Sportage — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Kia Sportage

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 recall campaigns and 73 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 2024 Kia Sportage have?

The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 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 2024 Kia Sportage?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Kia Sportage are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Structure, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage safe to buy?

The 2024 Kia Sportage has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2022, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.

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.