2024 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (21), Electrical System (16), Engine (11).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 21% |
| Engine | 11 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 13% |
| Structure | 8 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 9% |
| Visibility | 5 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 5% |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-21
1. COMPONENT & INSPECTION: Electrical System / CAN-Bus network architecture and gateway modules. The vehicle and parts are available for inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: The CAN-bus drops communication while driving at road speeds. Critical safety systems—including Forward Collision-Avoidance, Blind-Spot Monito...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-21
The vehicle experiences an intermittent, severe safety malfunction tied to the Idle Stop & Go (ISG) auto-stop system. When brought to a complete stop at intersections or red lights, the engine shuts off normally to conserve fuel. However, when releasing the brake pedal, the engine completely fails to auto-restart and s...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-06
My 2024 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige has experienced at least 3 intermittent, unexpected engine shutdowns while driving or in traffic. The cause remains unidentified. The first occurred before [XXX] (exact date unknown). While stopped at a red light in Drive, I realized the vehicle had completely shut off. The engine wa...
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More for the 2024 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.