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2013 Kia Sportage Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia Sportage has 6 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia Sportage

Engine
277
Brakes
24
Electrical
20
Powertrain
18
Other
18
Structure
6
Suspension
5
Airbags
4

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 1, 2025STRUCTUREDriver side door will not open from the outside. Handle no longer operates.
Aug 30, 2019STRUCTUREINTERIOR DOOR PANELS EXPANDED DUE TO WEATHER (HEAT IN CALIFORNIA) AND DOORS CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. ...
Dec 20, 2018STRUCTURE,ENGINEENGINE SEIZED WHILE ON EXPRESSWAY. MILEAGE 58K. CHANGE OIL 30 DAYS AGO. NEW BATTERY. CALL FOR RECALL...
Feb 21, 2015STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING 50MPH ON A WINDY DAY. A SEMI PASSED US AND THE AIR PRESSURE IMPLODED THE FRONT SUNROOF...
Feb 1, 2014STRUCTURETHIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH RUNNING BOARD THAT ARE "FLUSH" WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. ANY TIME ...
Jul 30, 2013STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERMY KIA SPORTAGE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY EMPLOYER HERE IN EVERETT, WA. IT WAS NOT A HOT ...

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