Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Kia Sportage has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 17790... |
| Aug 9, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DE... |
| May 28, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT REST... |
| Nov 8, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON T... |
| Jan 22, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDE... |
| Jul 18, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND R... |