repaired · 2026 Q1
Trailer hitches
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2022 Kia SportageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Sportage, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-703 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Sportage has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
4Trailer hitches
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Power train
3Visibility
2Visibility/wiper
2Seats
96 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Trailer hitches | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 9 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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.
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
2022 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
2022 Kia Sportage safety ratings
2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sportage owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased my 2022 Kia Sportage in 2021 from Kia Store East here in [XXX]. On Oct. 9th, for the first time in five years, I saw an engine light on in my car and the car started shaking. The dealer could not get me in until XXX. I received a call on Oct. 22nd stating that the vehicle has a cylinder…
While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.Got to closest parking lot. Car would no longer move and turned it off. Contacted a tow. Tow driver verified battery good, oil good and started car, the motor shook…
I am submitting this complaint regarding the positive battery terminal fuse block (battery terminal/fusible link assembly) on my 2022 Kia Sportage. The component is currently installed on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. I purchased this vehicle in 2024, when it was only…
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