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2020 Kia Sportage Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Kia Sportage has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Kia Sportage

Engine
58
Other
24
Electrical
18
Structure
10
Brakes
10
Steering
8
Visibility
5
Speed Control
4
Lights
3
Airbags
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTop clear coat started peeling on handles, mirrors and above the trunk.
May 19, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROn May 19, 2025 I was driving down the highway at approximately 70mph and experienced a loud explosi...
Aug 1, 2024STRUCTUREClear coat began peeling from side mirrors about a year ago. It is now peeling aggressively on the r...
Oct 18, 2023STRUCTUREclear coat peeling inspected by dealer
Sep 25, 2023STRUCTUREMY KIA 2020 SPORTAGE IS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD. THE PAINT AND CLEARCOAT IS PEELING ON THE LT AND RT D...
Aug 22, 2023STRUCTUREOn August 22, 2023, without warning the panoramic sunroof of our 2020 Kia Sportage exploded. There ...
Aug 5, 2023STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2020 KIA SPORTAGE WAS STOLEN AFTER THE RECALL WHERE KIA INDICATED THE RECALL WOULD DETECT THAT A ...
Mar 10, 2023STRUCTUREI am concerned with the liftgate/trunk panel latching/operation. On our liftgate/trunk it falls some...
Mar 10, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A CLEAR DAY WITH NO CARS AROUND ME WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THE GLA...
Aug 22, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY INTO PENNSYLVANIA AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT) AND ALL OF ...

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