2017 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Engine (219), Unknown Or Other (69), Electrical System (62).
Key takeaways
- 399 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 27 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 219 | 55% |
| Unknown Or Other | 69 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 62 | 16% |
| Power Train | 40 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 6% |
| Structure | 24 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 3% |
| Steering | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-25
I have a 2017 Kia Sportage with a recurring door latch problem. Several years ago, the driver’s door developed a problem where it would not open properly from the outside. Kia repaired the driver’s door latch under warranty extension WTY020. The passenger door has now developed the exact same problem. It will not ope...
Engine - filed 2026-08-02
Engine caught fire , insurance denied the claim . Kia has a class action lawsuit Theta 2 . It was towed into the dealership for approximately 3 mts . During the diagnostic they discovered a crack in the number 3 cylinder wall . They rejected the claim due to what they said was a leaky valve cover gasket even though it ...
Engine - filed 2026-07-22
Engine burns excess oil, I am forced to add oil every other day as it consumes an excessive amount. When I spoke with the Kia Dealership they told me I have an unlimited warranty on the engine but it need to blow before they will replace it. I’m spending a fortune on oil.
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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.