Is the Kia Sportage Reliable?

20052026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

74/100
Good

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
974
Owner Complaints
58
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Kia Sportage Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026122
72
Good
2025152
71
Good
202427218
62
Fair
2023523719
45
Fair
2022036
80
Excellent
20210302
90
Excellent
20200884
82
Excellent
20190544
88
Excellent
20181102
83
Excellent
2017128111
70
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Sportage Compares to Similar Vehicles

Kia Sportage74/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Sportage scores 6 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Kia Sportage Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
268
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
133
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
119
POWER TRAIN
57
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
51
SERVICE BRAKES
47

Based on 974 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage reliable?+

The Kia Sportage scores 74/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 974 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Sportage is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Sportage achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 0 recalls and 30 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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