2014 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

71Engine complaints

58.2%Of all 122 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE71 · 58.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19 · 15.6%

Unspecified / other14 · 11.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 · 5.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 4.9%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Kia Sportage overview page.

What owners report

“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and…”NHTSA complaint 11733904 — filed 04/26/2026

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11704954 — filed 12/14/2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while…”NHTSA complaint 11691867 — filed 10/07/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Kia Sportage: 71 of 122 complaints on file (58.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Kia Sportage have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.