2017 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 404 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Engine (222), Unknown Or Other (69), Electrical System (63).
Key takeaways
- 404 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 28 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 222 | 55% |
| Unknown Or Other | 69 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 63 | 16% |
| Power Train | 41 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 6% |
| Structure | 24 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 2% |
| Steering | 9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and needed to be towed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The contact was informed t...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-20
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Kia Sportage. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,600. The Carfax report listed the mileage as 140,000 in 2024. The contact stated that the vehicle was insured but not yet...
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
Driving home noticed smoke from under the hood, pulled over noticed smoke coming through the vents inside the car. Shut it off and got out called 911, they're were no warning lights or messages, the car was a total loss as I only carried liability, when fire trucks arrived, the whole front of the car was engaged
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More for the 2017 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.