Worst 2016 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 57 | — | 3 | 106,620 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 30 | — | — | 15,250 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 1 | 53,860 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | 1 | 73,525 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 117,833 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | 1 | 77,333 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | — | 56,800 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Kia Sportage
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~198,400 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
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.
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2016 Kia Sportage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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