Is the Kia Sportage Reliable?
2005–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Sportage Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 45 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 65 | 18 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2023 | 6 | 221 | 19 | — | 31 | Poor |
| 2022 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 82 | 4 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2019 | 1 | 51 | 4 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2018 | 2 | 99 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 262 | 11 | — | 55 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Sportage Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Sportage scores 7 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Kia Sportage Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 891 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Sportage reliable?+
The Kia Sportage scores 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 17 recall campaigns and 891 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Sportage is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Sportage achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 0 recalls and 10 complaints.
How many miles does a Sportage last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Kia Sportage owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Sportage will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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