2024 Kia Sportage reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Kia Sportage has 71 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 24 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 3 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch, Electric power steering, and Roof and pillars.

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

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (13 of 71), then Engine (9) and Forward collision avoidance (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (33 of 71). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Sportage has 190 complaints, 50 per year, and the 2025 has 51 complaints, 26 per year. The 2024 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 2024 Kia Sportage. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall trailer hitch 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V874000

Summary 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."

Remedy Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.

Recall Electric power steering 2024-06-07 · NHTSA campaign 24V422000

Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Remedy Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.

Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2024-01-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V025000

Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Complaints by component (71 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Forward collision avoidance

Structure

Service brakes

Visibility and wipers

Visibility

Air bags

Speed control

Steering

Fuel and propulsion system

Lane departure

Powertrain

Exterior lighting

Back-over prevention

Hydraulic brakes

Seat belts

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I purchased a used 2024 Kia Sportage EX Gas that showed signs of trim peel at 5,000 miles. My extended warranty said they do not cover trim. I noticed multiple cars in our parking lot experiencing the same issues on…"
Electrical system, Structure, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-18
"The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof exploded, causing glass to fall into the vehicle. The dealer was…"
Visibility · filed 2026-09-17
"The SRS/airbag warning light illuminates and flashes, accompanied by a seat belt warning chime while the driver seat belt is fastened. I scanned the SRS module and retrieved DTC B1511-00 (Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch…"
Air bags, Seat belts · filed 2026-09-16
"I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s…"
Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-24
"I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s…"
Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD	5 stars	5 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	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	23	26	25 MPG	$2600
Sportage front-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	33	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
Sportage X-pro	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	23	30	26 MPG	$2500

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 2024 Kia Sportage reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 Kia Sportage?

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Sportage has 190 complaints, 50 per year, and the 2025 has 51 complaints, 26 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Kia Sportage been recalled?

The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Kia Sportage?

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 2024 Kia Sportage with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Kia Sportage get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Sportage is 32.5 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).