Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Sportage has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Top clear coat started peeling on handles, mirrors and above the trunk. |
| May 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On May 19, 2025 I was driving down the highway at approximately 70mph and experienced a loud explosi... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Clear coat began peeling from side mirrors about a year ago. It is now peeling aggressively on the r... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | STRUCTURE | clear coat peeling inspected by dealer |
| Sep 25, 2023 | STRUCTURE | MY KIA 2020 SPORTAGE IS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD. THE PAINT AND CLEARCOAT IS PEELING ON THE LT AND RT D... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | STRUCTURE | On August 22, 2023, without warning the panoramic sunroof of our 2020 Kia Sportage exploded. There ... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2020 KIA SPORTAGE WAS STOLEN AFTER THE RECALL WHERE KIA INDICATED THE RECALL WOULD DETECT THAT A ... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | STRUCTURE | I am concerned with the liftgate/trunk panel latching/operation. On our liftgate/trunk it falls some... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A CLEAR DAY WITH NO CARS AROUND ME WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THE GLA... |
| Aug 22, 2020 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY INTO PENNSYLVANIA AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT) AND ALL OF ... |