122 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 70/100
“My vehicle stalled (104000mi) bought in 2024 looked up online was known between 2023-2024 engine recall I wasn't told or shown on Car Fax anything about this So [XXX] worked on engine 2. Mths no charge was to get new motor they replaced alternator.Told Done Engine light was on I went to drive it jerked and over dash said engine problems return to dealer ( 5 min) I did .They had it2 more weeks said Transmission box l”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Sportage owner
“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Sportage owner
“My Kia engine was replaced under recall. The replacement engine triggered P1326 KSDS failure while I was traveling overseas, placing the vehicle in limp mode. Kia USA refuses to assist or authorize diagnosis, leaving me stranded. This is a repeat recall-related safety failure, even though there is a Kia Dealership near me.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Sportage owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings SAFETY | Kia 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 |
| 02/02/2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module SAFETY | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an |
| 27/01/2014 | Equipment:Other:Labels | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed o |
On the federal record it scores 70/100: 122 owner complaints (10.17 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 71 of 144 categorised reports.
The 2014 Kia Sportage scored 70/100 on the federal record.