2024 Kia Sportage problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 101 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Sportage, filed between 2023-10-23 and 2026-09-18. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (21, 21%), vehicle speed control (16, 16%) and forward collision avoidance (14, 14%). Owners reported 11 crashes and 10 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 Kia Sportage complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 27 | 27% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 21% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 16% | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 14% | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 12 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 9% | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 7 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 21 complaints
- 21 complaints of 101 (21%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the vehicle speed control; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 101 (16%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 14 complaints
- 14 complaints of 101 (14%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 3 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 4 crashes and 7 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage covers this system.
Engine: 12 complaints
- 12 complaints of 101 (12%) name the engine.
- 5 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage covers this system.
Service brakes: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 101 (9%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 3 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 3 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage covers this system.
Structure: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 101 (8%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Kia Sportage; the recall, campaign 24V025000, says: “The roof molding may loosen and detach.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2026 | 24 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names SPORTAGE, SPORTAGE HYBRID, SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 Kia Sportage recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Sportage?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 Kia Sportage's most common problem areas are the electrical system (21 of 101 complaints), vehicle speed control (16 of 101 complaints) and forward collision avoidance (14 of 101 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 101 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Sportage, including 11 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Kia Sportage's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Kia Sportage; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.