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19 complaints
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 ENGINE
high
When driving on the highway, warning lights activated on the dash with the message "Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely." Seconds later, the vehicle lost all propulsion power. The hybrid battery indica
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The vehicle developed a “Check Hybrid System” warning and was diagnosed by a Kia dealership as having a failure involving the
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
Over the past 11 weeks, my 2023 Kia Sportage has experienced sudden, complete loss of acceleration on at least three separate occasions while driving at highway speeds. Each incident is accompanied by
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
3 times in the last two days, and dozens of times over the last six months, while driving or while idling, the "check hybrid system" warning has flashed. When it happens the car does into limp mode, w
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 ENGINE
high
The vehicle frequently fails to engage gas engine when depressing gas pedal to any degree. A full push of the gas pedal does not result in gas engine engagement. This has happened over 15 ties since t
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
While driving, the vehicle repeatedly displays “Check Hybrid System – Stop Safely”, followed by loss of acceleration and shutdown of the 12V system, rendering the vehicle unable to drive. These
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
low
Vehicle flashed with a "check hybrid system. Stop safely" warning and then forced me to slow until my vehicle stopped - I could no longer press the gas pedal. I was on a highway and luckily was able t
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
The AC compressor failed on my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid after 2 1/2 years of service and 59,800, mostly highway, miles. This affected the vehicle's drivetrain and it ground to a halt many times with a
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
Fails to move when going from stopped to apply gas and moving forward there is a large delay and weak power. Shakes when idles and is really forcful switching from gas to battery or battery to gas,
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
medium
This morning, when I got into my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige to go to work, I started the car to let it warm up. Suddenly, I heard a noise that sounded as if something had fallen on the roof
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low
I recently purchased this vehicle. Only after purchasing it did I realize the unsafe/hazardous location of the backup light. The backup light, located under the rear license plate on the rear bumper
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 ENGINE
low
CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM - STOP SAFELY - BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ERROR DEALER UNABLE TO FIND AN ISSUE AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE 5 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. 2 TIMES WH
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 ENGINE
low
while driving on the freeway my car suddenly started beeping and gave a hybrid system warning stop safely. I tried to accelerate so I could get to the shoulder but the car continued to lose power eve
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
I have had three separate instances over the past year, most recently days ago, where I pressed the cruise control button, then pressed the cruising speed increase button, and the cruise control setti
NHTSAUSDec 2024Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 POWER TRAIN
low
Check AWD / 4WD error message while driving. Codes clear once vehicle is turned off. Dealership won't help unless they see error message. Error message only appears while driving. Potential dr
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
Good morning, I'm writing with a vehicle safety risk that my wife and I experienced on Sunday while driving home in our 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV that we purchased new in August 2022. On one of th
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
When using cruise control and raising the speed, the cruise control gets maxed out to 110 MPH, and requires the driver to disengage the CC to stop. It keeps reoccurring until the car is restarted. I
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
Second time reporting for the third instance Dealer says nothing is wrong but I have a video when car speeds up and doesn’t stop when removing my foot for acceleration Car keeps moving and it’s
NHTSAUSJun 2024Source →
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
medium
Windshield chips and spiderwebs out very easily and without any major hits/bumps. Happened multiple occasions within one month which included a full windshield replacement. The windshield seems extrem
NHTSAUSMay 2024Source →