2022 Kia Sportage Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage. Part of Generation 4 — 2017–2022.

20212023
Complaints
59
per 10K Sold
4.8
US Sales
124,244
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Kia Sportage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:37,250 mi
Fires:2
#25 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:2
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Sportage.

Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,250
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Trailer Hitches
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer:Sensor/Sending Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Kia Sportage

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~70,887 vehicles.

22V703000Trailer Hitches
~70,887 affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

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2022 Kia Sportage — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Kia Sportage reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Kia Sportage has 59 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 37,250 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Kia Sportage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,250 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Kia Sportage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage include 10 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 70,887 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Kia Sportage?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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