2023 Kia Sportage
Common Problems
Ranked from 77 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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
Infotainment Screen Blankout and Malfunction
26complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe infotainment screen frequently blanks out or malfunctions, leading to loss of important vehicle information.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V651000, 23V298000
- 2
Lane Departure Assist System Failures
23complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe lane departure assist system intermittently fails, leading to loss of lane keeping assistance.
Related recalls: 22V651000, 23V298000
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Engine Misfire and Stalling
22complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine misfires and stalls, often requiring multiple attempts to restart, posing a safety risk.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Sunroof Explosions and Shattering
9complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof has exploded and shattered without any apparent cause, posing a significant safety risk.
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Brake Issues Including Vibration and Pulsation
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes experience vibration and pulsation, increasing braking distance and potential loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V410000
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Engine Performance Issues
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences stalling and low oil pressure, affecting reliability.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, especially during stop-start conditions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electrical System Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system malfunctions, causing display issues.
Related recalls: 22V651000, 23V298000
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Airbag System Malfunction
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag system repeatedly fails to deploy correctly, posing a risk to passenger safety in the event of a collision.
Related recalls: 22V651000, 23V298000
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Dashboard Warning Light Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights on the dashboard illuminate intermittently, indicating potential issues with various safety systems.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V651000, 23V298000
- 11
Seating Issues Leading to Safety Concerns
2complaintsSafety riskOtherSeats develop cracks or detach, potentially causing injury or loss of support during accidents.
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Windshield Cracking and Snapping
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe windshield begins to crack and snap without visible impact, especially when the vehicle is warm, leading to potential vision obstruction.
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.