Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Sportage has 4 recalls, 392 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
392
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 3, 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...
21V137000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Uni...
16V862000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sporta...
22V703000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Sportage SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | TRAILER HITCHES,FIRERELATED | The contact's mother owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her brother was drivin... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While driving on the interstate at highway speed with cruise control engaged, the engine suffered su... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Window regulator failure - power window could not be rolled up. Had to be replaced. |
| May 21, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? E... |
| May 12, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle engine caught fire after getting gas. It started smoking then went up in flames. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact’s mother owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. While the contact's mother was driving at an undisclo... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approx... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Component Failure: Independent inspection confirmed a broken brake master cylinder mounting bracket ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | have a 2017 Kia Sportage and there is something unusual in the airbag compartment on the console in ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car has 84000 miles on it for last 15-20 thousand miles there is a smell of gas in the oil. I took t... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a dangerous engine failure involving sudden loss of power and complete engine shutdow... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My safety is put at risk. My car has stalled two different times on the highway. I was able to get i... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Car started making noise, slowed down. I stopped the vehicle immediately and parked on shoulder. Tow... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2017 Kia Sportage has experienced excessive oil consumption, cylinder #3 misfires, loss of power,... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | ENGINE | On 1/10 about 1.5 hour driving out of town later engine started idling low. Pulled over, replaced sp... |
| Jan 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Catastrophic engine failure, no oil, over 3 qts low, oil light did not come on, 4 Cylinder had no co... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2017 Kia Sportage with approximately 98,000 miles suddenly started using oil at times. It would ... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Kia Sportage has had serious oil consumption issues for 3 years. And recently is loosing pressure in... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AWD lock engaged but not functioning and no error lights indicating the such. This made the vehicle ... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | ENGINE | October 2, 2025 no oil in engine. car has always had regular oil maintenance. Dealer put almost four... |