2023 Kia Sportage problems and complaints
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sportage. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (48), Electrical System (45), Engine (38).
Key takeaways
- 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 23% |
| Engine | 38 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 13% |
| Power Train | 19 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 4% |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-08
Power lose while accelerating (Especially on the highway), misfire causing rough idle. Code reading P0301 for fuel injector in cylinder 1. Kia is aware of this issue and has a TSB out for it however will not cover for the cost to replace the fuel injectors. Because of this issue my car does get up to speed in an approp...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-01
The rear cargo window spontaneously shattered while car was parked. The car was taken for repair to Auto Glass Systems in Springfield Illinois. They do all the repairs for the Kia dealership locally. Upon inspection, they reported that the glass had no point of impact and was caused by an internal defect which was conf...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-17
When driving at speeds slightly above 50 mph between 1,700 and 1,900 RPM, maintaining light pressure on the accelerator pedal causes a noticeable physical vibration and shaking throughout both the pedal and the vehicle. To mitigate these concerning symptoms, I intentionally have to press down harder on the gas pedal, w...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.