Reliable Auto DB

2022 Kia Sportage reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sportage over 5 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sportage years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Trailer hitch.

2012 Kia Sportage
Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

46

Per year

10

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (21 of 46), then Electrical system (8) and Forward collision avoidance (5). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Sportage has 51 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2023 has 190 complaints, 50 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Kia Sportage. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall trailer hitch 2022-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 22V703000
Summary 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.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

Complaints by component (46 total)

Engine
21
Electrical system
8
Forward collision avoidance
5
Trailer hitch
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Powertrain
3
Visibility
3
Air bags
2
Seats
2
Service brakes
2
Steering
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Speed control
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.Got to closest parking lot. Car would no longer move and turned it off. Contacted a tow. Tow…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Our 2022 Sportage backup camera screen has gone completely blank creating an immediate rear visibility safety hazard that violates federal back up camera standards. The manual indicated fuse is still functional and the…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-03
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an alert on the instrument panel that stating "Warning - System Overheating". The contact…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system · filed 2026-07-20
  • "I am submitting this complaint regarding the positive battery terminal fuse block (battery terminal/fusible link assembly) on my 2022 Kia Sportage. The component is currently installed on the vehicle and is available…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-07-18
  • "Engine failure at 93,000 miles. Timing chain jumped, causing internal engine damage. Dealer (Capitol Kia, San Jose CA) diagnosed engine as failed and quoted $11,843 for short block replacement. Vehicle is a 2021 Kia…"
    Engine · filed 2026-05-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Kia Sportage SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Sportage all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Sportage all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 22 26 23 MPG $2800
Sportage front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 23 30 26 MPG $2500
Sportage front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800

Specs and fitment

5th generation (NQ5), 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and turbo/hybrid where equipped)
Tire size 235/60R18 to 235/50R19 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 22V651000. 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. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Sportage reliable?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sportage over 5 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sportage years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Trailer hitch.

What are common problems with a 2022 Kia Sportage?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (21 of 46), then Electrical system (8) and Forward collision avoidance (5). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Kia Sportage more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Sportage has 51 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2023 has 190 complaints, 50 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Kia Sportage been recalled?

The 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Kia Sportage?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2022 Kia Sportage with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Kia Sportage get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Sportage is 23.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Sportage take?

0W-20 (2.4L and 1.6L turbo where equipped)

What does NHTSA recall 18V-907 cover on the Kia Sportage?

NHTSA campaign 18V907000.

What generation is the 2013 Kia Sportage?

4th generation (QL) (2012-2021).