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.
2024 Kia SportageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia Sportage, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia Sportage has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine
10Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
8Structure1 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility
4Power train
4Vehicle speed control
2310 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 23 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2024 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
2024 Kia Sportage safety ratings
2024 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.
The vehicle experiences an intermittent, severe safety malfunction tied to the Idle Stop & Go (ISG) auto-stop system. When brought to a complete stop at intersections or red lights, the engine shuts off normally to conserve fuel. However, when releasing the brake pedal, the engine completely fails…
1. COMPONENT & INSPECTION: Electrical System / CAN-Bus network architecture and gateway modules. The vehicle and parts are available for inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: The CAN-bus drops communication while driving at road speeds. Critical safety systems—including Forward…
My 2024 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige has experienced at least 3 intermittent, unexpected engine shutdowns while driving or in traffic. The cause remains unidentified. The first occurred before [XXX] (exact date unknown). While stopped at a red light in Drive, I realized the vehicle had completely…
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