2016 Kia Sportage
Common Problems
Ranked from 84 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Knocking or Abnormal Noise
24complaintsHigh severityEngineAn unusual knocking sound occurs while driving, often accompanied by a loss of power or engine performance issues.
- 2
Delayed Availability of Recall Parts
20complaintsMedium severityOtherRecall parts for various issues are not available for an extended period, causing inconvenience and safety concerns.
- 3
Engine Loss of Power and Stalling
16complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine suddenly loses power and stalling occurs, often accompanied by a check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic Recall Issues
10complaintsMedium severityBrakesIssues with the service brakes hydraulic system, including unavailable parts for recall repairs.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V051000
- 5
Engine Knock Sensor Failure
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe knock sensor fails, leading to engine misfires and the need for replacement.
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Engine Stall During Operation
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stops during driving, often without warning, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Oil Leak and Burning
5complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine oil leaks and burns, leading to cylinder misfires and loss of acceleration.
$200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine stalling or dying while driving
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine randomly stalls or dies while driving, often without warning, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Sunroof malfunction leading to shattering
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly explodes or shatters during operation, posing a significant safety risk.
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Airbag deployment failure in collision
3complaintsHigh severityOtherIn collisions, airbags fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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Brake issues causing loss of control
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe brakes fail to work properly, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Steering failure leading to loss of control
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering suddenly locks up or fails, causing loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
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Unexplained engine failures requiring multiple repairs
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls or fails, requiring multiple repairs and causing inconvenience.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Exterior lighting issues affecting visibility
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe exterior lights do not function properly, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.