Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Kia Sportage has 2 recalls, 20 complaints.
2
Recalls
20
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Kia Sportage 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I received notification of recall associated with my vehicle. I scheduled appointment and dealer ne... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicl... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Nov 19, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Feb 2, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SP... |
| Mar 15, 2020 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE IS PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL .SOMETIME THE START U... |
| Oct 10, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ANIMAL RAN OUT ONTO THE ROAD A... |
| Sep 10, 2018 | SEAT BELTS | I FILED A COMPLAINT BEFORE KIA CALLED AND SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE SEAT BELT AS A COURTESY BUT I WOUL... |
| Aug 17, 2018 | SEAT BELTS | INSIDE RIDER SEATBELT IS FRAYED BAD, WHEN ON IT IS ACROSS CHEST WHEN NOT USED FRAYED PART IS DOWN IN... |
| Jul 5, 2018 | ENGINE | CAR WAS RUNNING AND BEGAN TO LEAVE STORE PARKING LOT, CAR WAS KNOCKING, AND THEN ENTIRE CAR STOPPED ... |
| May 12, 2018 | AIR BAGS | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT YET THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT RES... |
| Jan 8, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN IT RAINS AND THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL WATER ON ROAD, MY KIA HAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 T... |
| Nov 12, 2017 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONT... |
| Nov 28, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON 11/28/2016 NHTSA RECALL #: 16V815 AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED BERGSTROM KIA... |
| Dec 9, 2013 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNI... |
| Nov 26, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITI... |
| Oct 1, 2010 | SEATS | THE HEADREST POSITION IN NEW VEHICLES HAS CAUSED THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME IN THIS DRIVER WHO IS 5'4"... |