2014 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Engine (73), Service Brakes (24), Hydraulic (21).
Key takeaways
- 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 58% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 19% |
| Hydraulic | 21 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-21
While driving, acceleration was greatly reduced followed by a blinking check engine light and loud clanking and knocking sound
Engine - filed 2026-10-15
Vehicle suddenly has an engine knock. The engine light came on, starting flashing and the knock is very loud.
Suspension - filed 2026-09-28
While traveling approximately 45 mph on a paved road, there was a sudden loud bang and the vehicle abruptly went to the right and left the roadway. A person who stopped at the accident scene also stated that he heard the bang. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled multiple times. After the accident, I observed that...
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More for the 2014 Kia Sportage
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.