Worst 2013 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 299 | 2 | 18 | 99,855 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | 1 | 3 | 65,708 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | — | 5 | 80,604 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 19 | — | 1 | 63,652 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | — | — | 87,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 116,696 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | 3 | 62,253 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16,393 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | 1 | 65,924 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 43,325 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 64,330 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 99,555 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 85,110 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 92,056 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 | — | 1 | 108,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | 28,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Kia Sportage
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,221,850 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Other Kia Sportage Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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