Worst 2025 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | — | 9,005 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 Kia Sportage
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,046 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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2025 Kia Sportage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Kia Sportage reliable?
What are common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage?
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Does the 2025 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2025 Kia Sportage?
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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