2020 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Engine (81), Unknown Or Other (31), Electrical System (20).
Key takeaways
- 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 81 | 48% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 8% |
| Structure | 11 | 7% |
| Steering | 9 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 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
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-11-03
Factory Defect: paint and clear coat delamination on 2020 Kia Sportage with less than 10,000 miles and has never been in an accident. Car is bright silver color. Paint/clear coat has started to bubble and peel on the rear spoiler and side mirrors. This is a know issue. • Poor Factory Bonding: The issue typically stem...
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
My vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure, losing power on the roadway. The vehicle is currently located at the Kia dealership, and I have been provided a formal Repair Order showing an active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326. Kia Corporate and the dealership are currently denying coverage under the In re...
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
car and Jen was replaced October 2025 for engine failure 10 months later the engine begin stalling and not accelerating on the highway or on any road so we brought it to our dealership to get it looked at a code came up, which said the engine was in failure . no oke will cover the engine and kia wont stand behind the w...
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More for the 2020 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.