Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Kia Sportage has 1 recall, 8 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
8
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
26V046000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sp...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was stopped in the left hand turn lane, then accelerated to cross 2 lanes of traffic. I then let o... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | I am reporting a potential safety issue involving the lane assist system on our Kia Sportage. On Mo... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I bought the car with 9 miles on it, and when I tried to use the windshield washer, it didn't work! ... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof of my 2026 Kia Sportage, pu... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shortly after purchase (9/20/25), I noticed that each trip showed much lower gas mileage than would ... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE | I turned on my vehicle and began driving in Philadelphia. I noticed the dashboard where the speedome... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2026 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the instrument panel intermittently fl... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The new car I just bought started to vibrate on the highway when the speed exceeded 50. The interior... |