2024 Kia SPORTAGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Kia SPORTAGE has 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: on october 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an arco in moapa, nv. i was in the car while my wife used the facilities. it was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. as i backed out of our parking space i heard a loud pop. i checked to see if i had run over something or had a flat. i saw.

13 crash reports 23 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

19 complaints

20%

• On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw
• While driving down highway, roof molding came loose and started to bang against the roof by flopping.
• I was driving on the 99tollway about 70mph and I heard what I can only describe as an explosion sound and when I looked in my rearview mirror I saw glass flying from my car. My panoramic sunroof exploded, leaving a large hole in the middle of the sunroof. There were no car around me thankfully and

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

12 complaints

13%

• Infotainment panel on this vehicle flickered on and off. In certain occurrences the whole infotainment cluster would go out while driving and would not come back on. Kia dealer was told from their tech line which is through Kia corporate that it could be faulty electrical wiring or this coaxial cabl
• Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.
• Cluster screen goes black The dealership has replaced the screen & completed a software update. I have several videos. The dealership states they can’t fix it because they can’t replicate it. So I send them a video when it occurs. I called Kia direct and was informed to get a new car. It’s been goin

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Infotainment panel on this vehicle flickered on and off. In certain occurrences the whole infotainment cluster would go out while driving and would not come back on. Kia dealer was told from their tech line which is through Kia corporate that it could be faulty electrical wiring or this coaxial cabl”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

11 complaints

12%

• While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended
• While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended
• The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 7 crashes

“While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

10 complaints

11%

• On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw
• The sunroof exploded all of the sudden. I was driving on the I-675 highway toward Wright-Patt Air Force Base and the sunroof exploded, barely maintained vehicle control. The shattered glass hit my head and my child legs. Some glass sand enter my eye. I manage to pulled over and check my car interior
• Not really sure what happened, but last week the temperature suddenly dropped below freezing and there was ice built up on the windshield. We started the car and turned on the windshield defrost at high and we began to drive the car after the windshield was clear of ice and about 10 minutes later we

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

9 complaints

10%

• I was stopped at a red light in middle lane with traffic all around when the car just stopped running. After a few tries it started again.
• The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was
• Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was stopped at a red light in middle lane with traffic all around when the car just stopped running. After a few tries it started again.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 93 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Infotainment panel on this vehicle flickered on and off. In certain occurrences the whole infotainment cluster would go out while driving and would not come back on. Kia dealer was told from their tech line which is through Kia corporate that it could be faulty electrical wiring or this coaxial cabl
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)