Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia Sportage has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The engine was found by the dealership... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Severe oil consumption issue at 100k miles. Same issue seen on kia class action lawsuit for GDI engi... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine went out at 150,000 miles. |
| Jun 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Mar 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The car started stalling anf an engine light came on |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil consumption issues that kia is not taking responsibility for |
| Dec 31, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle was throwing codes P2196 O2 sensor stuck rich, P0290 post catalyst fuel trim lean, P01720 sy... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | ENGINE | The I started noticing my oil light was coming on after only few hundred miles. After every oil chan... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ENGINE | The vehicle just suddenly stopped without any warning or anything. No warning lights came on until ... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for maintenan... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | ENGINE | On my way driving to pick up my kids my vehicles check engine light started flashing and went into l... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ENGINE | My engine has been burning through oil very fast, it is only 6 years old. I have to put oil in it ap... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle faile... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ENGINE | Fully maintained services with my 2019 Kia Sportage with my local Kia dealership. I am a sales rep a... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | ENGINE | Complained since buying car noise in motor was told it was fine on dec 7th car broke down 200 miles ... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | ENGINE | I have been fighting with Cronin Kia over my engine that needs replaced due to a known problem with ... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at ... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at vari... |
| Feb 7, 2021 | ENGINE | WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. HAVE TO COM... |