repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. 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.
2023 Kia Sportage PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-298 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
3Electrical system
3Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
2Power train
1Visibility
1Hybrid propulsion system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Kia Sportage Phev recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Sportage Phev year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sportage Phev median. How we score
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Kia Sportage Phev safety ratings
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sportage Phev owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral and failed to properly shift into gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was…
1. Hybrid system failure And check engine light on. 2. Car jerk while driving and gone to limp mode and my speed was reduced to 10 mph at traffic putting my self and other in danger. 3. My vehicle is currently at the dealership getting inspected this is the second time my hybrid warning light came…
PHEV vehicle: charging interrupted in the middle of the night. When attempting to reconnect the charger, a "Charging unsuccessful" message was given. A warning with "Check Hybrid System" appeared, as well as the check engine light. I cannot charge the car anymore and had to leave it at the…
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