2023 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (50), Electrical System (48), Engine (39).
Key takeaways
- 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 48 | 24% |
| Engine | 39 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 12% |
| Power Train | 19 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 4% |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% |
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
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-03
Driving on hwy, hybrid battery light comes on. Car basically dies you have to pull over, shut car off, hit battery reset and start . Very dangerous It's been happening off and on for a while. Started about 28000 miles , now have 42000. Dealership is 1 1/2 hrs away, very heavy traffic. Plus our only car and have to wor...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
I am filing a safety complaint regarding our 2023 Kia Sportage, VIN [XXX], with approximately 51,331 miles. The vehicle began experiencing shaking and vibration while driving at speeds below approximately 40 mph. The check-engine warning light also illuminated. This raised serious concerns about the vehicle's reliabil...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-30
02/2025 Engine light on - dealership said it was a coolant sensor has not repaired 2026 I was driving my car as normal went to a store and whole driving I went to try to use my turn signals and nothing wouldn’t light up wouldn’t do anything, I attempted to use my emergency lights also were not working I had to pull ove...
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More for the 2023 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.