NHTSA's file on the 2023 Kia Sportage holds 190 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 50 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Sportage years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Roof and pillars, Pump, and Power assist.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (45 of 190), then Engine (37) and Service brakes (30). Those filings include 24 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 13 that report an injury.
The 2022 Sportage has 46 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 71 complaints, 24 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
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 2023 Kia Sportage. How we count. Data as of .
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"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.…"
"I am reporting a recurring and unresolved acceleration issue with my 2023 Kia Sportage. The vehicle intermittently continues to accelerate or maintains elevated RPMs even after I release the accelerator pedal. This has…"
"My daughter’s 2023 Kia Sportage SX Prestige has an instrument cluster that intermittently goes completely black while the vehicle is being driven. When this occurs, the driver cannot see the speedometer, warning…"
"I own a 2023 Kia Sportage Pro While driving to work, I heard an explosive sound that sounded like a gunshot on the top of my vehicle. I pulled over to see that my sunroof had exploded. I checked for any objects that may…"
"My child is [XXX] old, and as he has grown, I have noticed significant problems with the way he is positioned and supported in this car seat. He frequently sits too far forward and does not appear to have adequate…"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV FWD | Not rated | 5 stars | 5 stars | Not rated |
| 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not rated | 5 stars | 5 stars | Not rated |
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.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Sportage front-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Sportage hybrid all-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel drive | 38 | 38 | 38 MPG | $1700 |
| Sportage hybrid front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 42 | 44 | 43 MPG | $1500 |
| Sportage Plug-in hybrid | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel drive | 36 | 35 | 35 MPG / 430 mi range | $1850 |
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.
NHTSA's file on the 2023 Kia Sportage holds 190 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 50 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Sportage years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Roof and pillars, Pump, and Power assist.
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (45 of 190), then Engine (37) and Service brakes (30). Those filings include 24 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 13 that report an injury.
The 2022 Sportage has 46 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 71 complaints, 24 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 190 complaints about the 2023 Kia Sportage with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Kia Sportage is 33.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
0W-20 (2.4L and 1.6L turbo where equipped)
NHTSA campaign 18V907000.
4th generation (QL) (2012-2021).
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