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44 complaints
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
The cluster system of the vehicle lit up every warning system which prevented the running vehicle from being able to be put into drive. Safety was put at risk because I'm afraid this will happen wh
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
medium
In November 2025, with approximately 6,900 miles on the vehicle, I reported brake issues to the dealership. After inspection, the dealership resurfaced (turned) the brake rotors at no charge. At that
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 POWER TRAIN
low
While exiting the John C. Lodge Freeway in Detroit at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal became stuck halfway during braking and the vehicle did not stop properly on the first brake application. I
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
I was driving to work and there was a sound like an explosion or a gun shot and then my sun roof was shattered.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
Oil was being diluted by fuel seeping in from the injectors and the high pressure fuel pump. Vehicle was brought in twice to fix the problem. During the 24-27 Feb 26 repair the high pressure fuel p
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Driving with no other cars around us and no debris anywhere and the moonroof suddenly shattered with a loud noise.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:48am, the rear panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded. I didn’t see or hear anything fall on top of the sunroof, or any part of the car. I didn’t hear a loud
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
The windshield creates layers of frost if it is really cold.. While the above might be unrelated but the other day I was rolling my front passenger window up in the cold weather and the window just s
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
Immediately after delivery, the instrument/infotainment display malfunctioned, froze, and became unresponsive. Apple CarPlay failed, and phone calls distorted or dropped. After reporting the issue, I
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
high
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. There was no indication that there was an issue while test-driving the vehicle. The vehicle was cleaned by the seller before purchase. The contact stated that whi
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
low
While driving this car, I have experienced the car's auto-braking system. While driving on I-94, the traffic was slowing down due to activity ahead of me. Apparently, I did not slow down enough for th
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
My sunroof shattered. No other vehicles were near me and after hearing a very loud bang, I pulled over to check to see of something hit my car. All looked fine, but I did not look at the top of my
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Safety Complaint Description Vehicle: 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid LX 2025 Mileage: ~6,000 miles Issue status: Ongoing, multiple dealer visits (3 attempts), unresolved Related Kia case number: [XXX] Pro
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine experienced difficulty cranking. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an un
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
Navigation screen began blinking (glitching) and suddenly went black and would not come back on. Called the dealership and they said it was not a recall and that it was no longer covered under warrant
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
high
On Monday, Dec 15 at approximately 3:30 pm I was pulling into my parking spot in front of my house. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly and shot forward striking a tree in my front yard. If not for the
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 ENGINE
low
I have documented the following issues: -84 instances of "Keep Hands on the Wheel" when my hands were on the 10/2 or 9/3 position. This dates back to March 2025 and has continued into December. -12
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Driver window rattles at all speeds. Not a big safety issue but if it breaks because of the rattle or it falls down then it could. When I put a crack in the window it stops
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 STEERING
high
After a hard crash from behind and then being pushed into another car, causing severe damage to the front and rear of the car (total loss), the airbags only deployed on the right (passenger) side. In
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
low
3 times my car has been in for rotors my car is not even a year old 10/25 resurfaced rotors 1/26 brand new rotors 3/26 rotors warped having to resurface the new rotors this shouldn’t be happening on
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →