2015 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Engine (84), Service Brakes (31), Hydraulic (28).
Key takeaways
- 146 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 84 | 58% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 21% |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 5% |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% |
| Structure | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-07-07
I own a 2015 Kia Sportage VIN in detail. On 7-2-2026, an authorized Kia dealer completed the anti-theft ignition campaign. Within days of that repair, my daughter was driving at highway speed when the ignition moved from the ON/RUN position to ACC. The engine shut off, resulting in loss of power steering and brake ass...
Engine - filed 2026-06-13
Engine fire which led to explosion and total loss.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-23
Unjustified Denial of Engine Warranty Coverage - 2015 Kia Sportage "I am filing this complaint because Kia is denying warranty coverage for a known engine defect (rod bearing failure in the Theta II GDI engine) on my 2015 Kia Sportage. The manufacturer’s denial is based on the claim that I did not perform the KSDS (Kno...
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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.