Worst 2023 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 2 | 1 | 25,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | 2 | — | 31,300 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | 5 | — | 5,725 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 17 | 5 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | — | 21,638 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 12 | 5 | — | 15,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 11 | 7 | — | 27,690 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 3 | — | 16,617 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | 1 | — | 136,423 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 11,722 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Kia Sportage
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~445,313 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
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."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
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2023 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.
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