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2023 Kia Sportage Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
182Complaints
6Recalls
24Crashes
1Fires
14Injured
0Deaths

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

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (23.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System42 · 23.1%RecalledRecall 22V651000 · Recall 23V298000
Engine36 · 19.8%not available
Service Brakes30 · 16.5%RecalledRecall 23V410000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings18 · 9.9%not available
Power Train16 · 8.8%RecalledRecall 23V531000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 · 7.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other45 · 24.7%
ENGINE36 · 19.8%
SERVICE BRAKES30 · 16.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS18 · 9.9%
POWER TRAIN16 · 8.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING13 · 7.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 6.6%
AIR BAGS11 · 6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 4.9%

Percentages are the share of the 182 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 22V651000 · 2022 · reported 08/29/2022

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 22V878000 · 2022 · reported 11/28/2022

A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 23V298000 · 2023 · reported 04/26/2023

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

NHTSA campaign 23V410000 · 2023 · reported 06/07/2023

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump

NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · 2023 · reported 07/31/2023

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · 2024 · reported 01/18/2024

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“I took the car to the dealership on 3/22/2024 for the recall and the car is good no repairs was needed”NHTSA complaint 11597417 — filed 06/28/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“While my niece was driving the vehicle, the sunroof shattered. No rock or other debris hit the sunroof. It simply shattered”NHTSA complaint 11589121 — filed 05/16/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I had an incident happen in September 2023. As usual, I parked my car in Reverse (R), and after that, I shifted it into Park…”NHTSA complaint 11583200 — filed 04/15/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 45 of 182 NHTSA complaints (24.7%), followed by electrical system (42), engine (36), service brakes (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?

182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V651000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Kia Sportage's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

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.