repaired · 2024 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2014 Kia SportageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 2014 Kia Sportage, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-051 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Kia Sportage has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
73Engine
21Service brakes, hydraulic
8Electrical system
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Vehicle speed control
4Visibility
4Power train
3Visibility/wiper
3Service brakes
168 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 16 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Kia Sportage 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 · 2020 Q2
Engine
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
93kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 engine complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 42% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
3under 30k miles18under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sportage 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 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Kia Sportage safety ratings
2014 Kia Sportage SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Kia Sportage, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Sportage owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving, acceleration was greatly reduced followed by a blinking check engine light and loud clanking and knocking sound
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…
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
Own a 2014 Sportage?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.