Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING THE WHOLE VEHICLE JERKS VERY H... |
| Apr 11, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "BURNED OUT" (DEALER'S WORDS) WHILE DRIVING THRU PIEDMONT HILLS OF NORTH CARO... |
| Jan 7, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TAI... |