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2023 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2023 Kia Sportage has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2023 Kia Sportage

Other
51
Electrical
37
Brakes
18
Powertrain
15
Airbags
11
Engine
10
Visibility
7
Speed Control
7
Steering
4
Structure
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2025ENGINEThe engine light has turned on, I have taken it to different shops and they can’t find the issue
May 14, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Aug 24, 2024ENGINEon [xxx], I was told MY 2023 Kia Sportage has an engine Failure. The car needs a new engine. The car...
Apr 18, 2024ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPEREngine failure problem. Also, windshield just cracked for no reason and continously spreading
Jan 19, 2024ENGINEThe vehicle was towed to KIA in Mobile AL Engine approximately 25K miles engine had to be replaced m...
Jul 11, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Apr 4, 2023ENGINEEngine lost compression with around 8K miles on it.
Feb 15, 2023ENGINEVehicle first felt like the tire was flat when turning. After parking and restarting the vehicle the...
Feb 10, 2023ENGINEEngine oil has gotten very low to the point of the low oil light alert shows on dashboard. This inci...
Dec 8, 2022ENGINEWhile driving on the engine turned off without warning The car stalled in the middle of traffic.

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