Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Sportage has 22 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Oil has been leaking for years. Always got regular oil changes and engine died while driving. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Emission system failure causing check engine light to turn on. |
| Feb 5, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | [XXX] Kia Dealer replaced the 2015 Kia Sportage engine under an extended warranty not a recall. (10 ... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had the anti-theft security upgrade on my Kia done and it was still easily stolen in minutes from ... |
| Aug 30, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A recall notice was issued in March. The notice advised to park vehicle outside until a remedy is av... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | FIRERELATED | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 17, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Constantly have to fill the engine with oil about once or twice a month . |
| Mar 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a complaint about NHTSA recall #22V051, manufacturer recall #SC227B. I was notified of this ... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Looking for assistance in getting recall sc227b completed. HW Kia (dealer) keeps telling me there i... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This problem has not been repaired. We get the run around from KIA about when the part is going to ... |
| Mar 13, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was passing a vehicle on a 2 lane (one lane going in each direction) highway at approximately 55mp... |
| Feb 23, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine stalled at a stop sign. Smoke started coming from the front of the vehicle and engine burst i... |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | NUNA RAVA HARNESS TIGHTENING STRAP DISCOVERED TO BE FRAYING, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. ... |
| Aug 4, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that when she awoke in the morning, she not... |
| Jan 3, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | NOTICE THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THEN THE ENGINE SEEMS TO... |
| Dec 27, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS TERRIFYING SOUN... |
| Dec 10, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR WHILE APPROACHING TRAIN TRACKS THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF TH... |
| Oct 28, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS CHECKED BY MY LOCAL AUTO ZONE WITH A CODE INVOLVING A SLOW LEAK... |
| Nov 3, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO KIA ON THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL TWICE AND THEIR CORPORATE OFFICES ONCE. I HAVE G... |
| Oct 31, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN THE A/C UNIT IS ON THERE IS A COOLANT SMELL INSIDE OF THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT... |