2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Worst 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | — | 1,010 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~108,936 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid reliable?
What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
How safe is the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
Does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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