Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia Sportage has 50 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
50
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving on the parkway with my child and younger cousin in the vehicle, the car unexpectedly b... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | *Component or System: Power window system / electrical system *What Happened? The manufacturer issue... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The front passenger side locking latch is getting stuck when trying to unlock with the key fob. It h... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | While removing the padding of my daughters car seat to wash I discovered that one of the straps is c... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On November 8, 2024 a large oil leak was noticed where the Kia Sportage had been parked. When the oi... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Kia has a problem with window motors and regulators why is this not a safety issue. The car made in ... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have had this car not even two years and until 8 months ago I never had issues but now it has been... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Four window regulators failed within a few days of each other. The first front widows failed at the ... |
| Nov 7, 2023 | FIRERELATED | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine burns for an excessive amount of oil. The transmission stopped working |
| Mar 30, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My check engine light came on several monthsago. I replaced the gas cap three times! This did not se... |
| Jan 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1/2/2023 – My car turned on with zero issues. When I went to pull out of my parking space, the car s... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car engine will randomly not start, resulting in safety issue of being stranded in inclement weather... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22... |
| Oct 16, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving up to Vermont for an event. I stopped at a Dunkin Donuts drive through and noticed smo... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased my car in September 2017 and in or around July 2022 my front passenger window would not... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Window again have to have motor Replaced passenger side front dusted all four of them a year and a h... |