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2015 Kia Sportage Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Kia Sportage has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Kia Sportage

Engine
57
Brakes
29
Other
22
Electrical
15
Powertrain
5
Airbags
5
Speed Control
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 20, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact’s son owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced lunging ...
Dec 30, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warn...
Aug 8, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH,...
Jul 10, 2020POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHEN I ACCELERATE SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL JERK AND THE ENGINE WILL TRY TO STALL. THE CAR WILL STILL ...
Feb 14, 2016POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE ENTERING THE 290 FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MILES AN HOUR WE FELT A PULSE ...

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