repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Kia SportageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 196 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia Sportage, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-025 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia Sportage has problems
196 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
40Engine2 crash/fire/injury
30Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
24Forward collision avoidance8 crash/fire/injury
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel/propulsion system
11Air bags
11Back over prevention
10Vehicle speed control
5518 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 46 | 3 |
| Engine | 40 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 8 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 7 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| 18 other systems | 55 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q2
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
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repaired · 2024 Q3
Side/window: curtain
Risk. A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
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 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
2023 Kia Sportage safety ratings
2023 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 (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sportage owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
02/2025 Engine light on - dealership said it was a coolant sensor has not repaired 2026 I was driving my car as normal went to a store and whole driving I went to try to use my turn signals and nothing wouldn’t light up wouldn’t do anything, I attempted to use my emergency lights also were not…
My daughter’s 2023 Kia Sportage SX Prestige has an instrument cluster that intermittently goes completely black while the vehicle is being driven. When this occurs, the driver cannot see the speedometer, warning indicators, or other critical vehicle information. Ferguson Kia inspected the vehicle…
I was driving the vehicle yesterday, had no problems and then when making a right hand turn the vehicle completely locked up. The brakes and steering column locked and the vehicle completely shut done. The dashboard lit up and the windows still worked but there was not power to the engine.…
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