2025 Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: driving home from work on 5/16/2025 and my sunroof exploded. it sounded like a gun shot then there was glass falling into my car. i had hlass in my hair and tiny cuts in my arms..
26
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
4 complaints- • Driving home from work on 5/16/2025 and my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gun shot then there was glass falling into my car. I had hlass in my hair and tiny cuts in my arms.
- • I have a 2025 KIASportage Hybrid that I loved due to all its safety features. Yesterday I was pulling into a parking space when my car lunged forward two times making very loud sounds. I was near a brick pillar it it tore off the right front of my car. The bricks were damaged. When I came home I lo
- • The vehicle was being driven southbound on I135, near McPherson, KS, at highway speeds in good weather when the rear panel of the panoramic sunroof glass exploded/shattered for no apparent reason. The interior sunscreen was closed at the time or glass would have potentially fallen on the driver, thu
“Driving home from work on 5/16/2025 and my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gun shot then there was glass falling into my car. I had hlass in my hair and tiny cuts in my arms.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]
- • I have a hybrid and 4 times now since we've owned it I experienced a lag during the transition from electric to gas power when I am stopped and try to move again (example at a stop sign or traffic light), which followed by a sudden, lurching acceleration when the gas does finally kick in. It's almos
- • While driving home today, Sunday, October 6, 2025 in my BRAND NEW Kia Sportage with 1,325 miles on it, I stopped in traffic and my car refused to move forward. Suddenly, multiple alerts popped up on the screen: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage, check blind spot safety, ABS, and eventually: U01010
“My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
4 complaints- • My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]
- • On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], while driving my 2025 Kia Sportage with the lane assist system engaged in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, near the AT&T building at [XXX] , the system suddenly jerked the steering wheel sharply to the right while I was crossing an intersection. I had my hands on the wh
- • While driving home today, Sunday, October 6, 2025 in my BRAND NEW Kia Sportage with 1,325 miles on it, I stopped in traffic and my car refused to move forward. Suddenly, multiple alerts popped up on the screen: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage, check blind spot safety, ABS, and eventually: U01010
“My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints- • While driving, my cruise control got stuck at 110 miles per hour. Three times I turned it off and on and each time the 'cruise' speed was set at 110mph. I took it to the local dealer and they were unable to replicate the issue.
- • I have a 2025 KIASportage Hybrid that I loved due to all its safety features. Yesterday I was pulling into a parking space when my car lunged forward two times making very loud sounds. I was near a brick pillar it it tore off the right front of my car. The bricks were damaged. When I came home I lo
- • The highway driving assist in my vehicle turns off without warning. It’s having control of the steering and speed but randomly even when the hands are on the steering it switches off with no warning. Because it has control on the steering it tries to adjust even if we are to move it a little, But wh
“While driving, my cruise control got stuck at 110 miles per hour. Three times I turned it off and on and each time the 'cruise' speed was set at 110mph. I took it to the local dealer and they were unable to replicate the issue.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • I have a 2025 KIASportage Hybrid that I loved due to all its safety features. Yesterday I was pulling into a parking space when my car lunged forward two times making very loud sounds. I was near a brick pillar it it tore off the right front of my car. The bricks were damaged. When I came home I lo
- • My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]
- • I have a hybrid and 4 times now since we've owned it I experienced a lag during the transition from electric to gas power when I am stopped and try to move again (example at a stop sign or traffic light), which followed by a sudden, lurching acceleration when the gas does finally kick in. It's almos
“I have a 2025 KIASportage Hybrid that I loved due to all its safety features. Yesterday I was pulling into a parking space when my car lunged forward two times making very loud sounds. I was near a brick pillar it it tore off the right front of my car. The bricks were damaged. When I came home I lo”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: Driving home from work on 5/16/2025 and my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gun shot then there was glass falling into my car. I had hlass in my hair and tiny cuts in my arms.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: My four month old Kia Sportage suddenly lunged forward two times. sudden Acceleration incident. [XXX]
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: While driving, my cruise control got stuck at 110 miles per hour. Three times I turned it off and on and each time the 'cruise' speed was set at 110mph. I took it to the local dealer and they were unable to replicate the issue.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 8
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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