Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 recall, 41 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
41
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
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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: 2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine failed completely, it has to be replaced. Yes, it’s available The engine could start a f... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Had my oil changed less about 3k miles ago and my oil like flashed on and then off. I check my oil ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On Feb. 1, 2026 my 2022 Kia Sportage caught fire while parked and turned off. The vehicle had been s... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | intake camshaft position actuator circuit alert went off I have had the engine replaced 3 times in ... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DEALER FAILED TO COMPLETE THE ANTI-THEFT DET IGNITION CYL PROTECTOR, NOW MY CAR WAS STOLEN. THE ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle developed a cylinder 3 misfire that progressed to engine failure. The engine began running r... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine began to knock on [XXX] on my way home from work. Drove to work and back the next day, but he... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2022 Kia Sportage, the brakes suddenly stopped responding. I pressed the brake peda... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | ENGINE | On [XXX] while driving on the highway my vehicle stalled and the engine light came on. I called my ... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen KL33 Blackwall, Ti... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | ENGINE | A few weeks ago while on the highway my check engine light started blinking and the car started to s... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Parking/Emergency brake stopped functioning. Safety issue. Dealer ran diagnostics and agreed with ... |
| May 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The car lost engine strength wouldn't go above 60 and I received a code p1326. Now it's just blinks ... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the ... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, she ob... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine light to our 2022 Kia Sportage went on and a ticking sound was heard in the engine. When... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Radiator hose needs repair already and engine over heating. Kia will not cover it. |
| Dec 31, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I recently filed a safety problem concerning my brakes activating for no reason. It had happened 3 t... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The last 3 months, 3 times the brakes of my 2022 Kia Sportage activated without warning or reason wh... |