Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Kia Sportage has 5 recalls, 390 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
390
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
20V750000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Spo...
19V101000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may...
17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
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
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to open to the front drive... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The car experienced sudden engine failure, flashing check engine light. The car was towed to the nea... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE | VIN# [XXX] My recall has not been repaired because Kia claims the repair parts have not been made av... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE | I was sold this car in April 2025. June 29 2025 my engine stopped working. Confirmed it is entirely ... |
| May 26, 2025 | ENGINE | there were no warning lamps/lights/messages prior to the failure. I have been begging Kia Car pros G... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car has been giving off a burning smell each time that I begin to drive especially if the heat i... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | ENGINE | While accelerating engine just shut off and seized. No warning. No check engine light before or afte... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ENGINE | Purchased a used 2012 Kia Sportage in Nov 2023 took in for an anti theft update in that same month. ... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint |
| May 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It's been eight months without a remedy? I live in an apartment under Section 8. I'm disabled (profo... |
| May 6, 2024 | ENGINE | Recall was issued 09/23 for a possible engine fire and the replacement parts for repair have yet to ... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a recall for a Hydraulic electronic control module. However, Kia dealership told me there’s n... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was not aware of the HECU problem and did not receive a letter in Nov-23 or Mar-24 about the serio... |
| Mar 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached letter |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ther... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am writing about a recall notice that was issued last fall (2023) and has not yet been repaired by... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |