2023 Kia Sportage reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Kia Sportage — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 300
- 299 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 45 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 44 reported crashes · 25 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,773
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Kia median
+35
median 265 across 138 Kia records
Vs 2021-2025
+102
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
15%
Unknown Or Other: 45 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 Kia Sportage
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
- ENGINE 34
- SERVICE BRAKES 30
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 18
6 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Sportage
- NHTSA 24V025000 · 2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V298000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warn
- NHTSA 23V410000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V531000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 22V651000 · 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2023 Kia Sportage
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Kia Sportage units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Kia Sportage reliable?
NHTSA has 300 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Kia Sportage and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (45 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Kia Sportage units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (45), electrical system (41), engine (34), service brakes (30). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Kia Sportage?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.