Severe Issues

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage. This model year has 173 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

173
Complaints
23
Crashes
1
Fires
14
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
6
Recalls

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Worst 2023 Kia Sportage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
44
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:3
#2
41
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:2
Fires:1
Injuries:1
#3
33
complaints

Brake System

Crash-related:7
Injuries:4

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Sportage. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues443β€”β€”
Electrical Faults4121β€”
Brake System337β€”β€”
Engine Problems332β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB236β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain171β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System121β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention113β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions117β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration93β€”β€”
Lane Departure81β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper6β€”β€”β€”
Visibility6β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic52β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues4β€”1β€”
Structural Problems4β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects4β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System2β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline2β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Sportage. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 173 most recent complaints

Seat-Related IssuesApr 27, 2026

Within just two years of normal use, the front driver-side leather seat in my vehicle has developed multiple cracks. I contacted the dealer and was dismissively told this obvious defect is considered β€œnormal wear and tear” and therefore not covered under warranty. I then contacte…

Brake SystemApr 21, 2026

Vehicle: 2023 Kia Sportage Issue: Service Brakes / Premature Rotor Failure / Grinding Within approximately six months of purchasing my vehicle new, I experienced brake grinding and premature rotor failure. This condition has reoccurred multiple times despite repair attempts at au…

Uncategorized IssuesApr 18, 2026

I was driving on the highway around 50 mph when my car sudden if turned off. The dash said something about loss of power and to pull over. It would not start again and I had to call a tow truck.

Structural ProblemsApr 13, 2026

I was driving and heard a loud pop like a gunshot and then the sound of glass breaking. When I inspected, the sunroof had just shattered for no reason. All the edges of the sunroof have a shatter line along them with no damage in the middle of the glass

Seat-Related IssuesApr 8, 2026

I purchased this car from a dealership. After getting home, I realized the rear safety head restraints were missing. After multiple attempts to contact and ask for this to be fixed, I don't get returned calls and have not received the replacement head restraints. I was NOT not…

Electrical FaultsApr 7, 2026

When driving the cluster screen goes black and remains black until like 24hours later when buttons on the screens reappear. When it happens the odometer reading, speed reading does not appear. This issue started happening when I passed 40000 miles on the vechile

Uncategorized IssuesMar 23, 2026

The roof molding blew off. It is the exact same issue as this recall 24V025000 but me vin isn't included.

Uncategorized IssuesMar 23, 2026

The fuel door will not open. Followed all instructions and the fuel door will not open.

Electrical FaultsπŸ”₯ FireMar 18, 2026

Vehicle caught fire while idling unattended with seat warmers activated. The driver seat ignited and fire spread across the seats to the headrest in the backseats and sunroof area. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Multiple eyewitnesses confirm no one was near the vehicl…

Electrical FaultsMar 17, 2026

The instrument cluster software on this 2023 Sportage Hybrid EX AWD was never updated prior to sale. Software version USA.S5W_M.V008.001.220504 (dated May 2022) was confirmed via the vehicle system information screen on March 17, 2026. A Kia Consumer Affairs supervisor confirmed …

Back Over PreventionπŸ’₯ CrashMar 2, 2026

While actively parking, my car accelerated and slammed into a wall an arm's length away. The collision was impactful enough to cause my seatbelt to engage and slam into my sternum. While attempting to turn off the car, the computer system glitched, engaging all three different dr…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 1, 2026

On Feb 1, 2026, while driving my panoramic ceiling on my 2023 Sportage just imploded . It sounded like a bomb or a gun was shot. The dealer didn't want to take ownership of the accident and had to file a claim through my insurance. There is more than 2000 cases of this just in 2…

Electrical FaultsFeb 9, 2026

12 V battery fails everyday and needed to press the 12 V boost button. Sometimes alarm turns on middle of the night.

Electrical FaultsFeb 5, 2026

My dash and infotainment system shuts down and restarts as I'm driving. It's only happened twice so far 4 days apart. There's no error code and my diagnostics check out fine.

Electrical FaultsFeb 5, 2026

My instrament cluster is blank and will.not turn back on. So called recal never fixed it.

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashJan 26, 2026

I was involved in a motor vehicle collision where my vehicle sustained significant front-end damage and was later declared a total loss by my insurance company. Despite the severity of the impact, the front airbags did not deploy. The impact was primarily to the front of the veh…

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 22, 2026

I was driving down the highway at the posted 70mph limit in medium traffic. The car started to sputter and wouldn't accelerate. The car started to decelerate and cars coming from behind had to quickly swerve to avoid me. The cab then filled with the strong smell of gasoline and I…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashJan 22, 2026

On November 15, I was traveling with my mother and seated in the front passenger seat of a 2023 Kia Sportage while she was driving approximately 65 mph on the interstate when the vehicle struck a deer. The impact caused significant front-end damage, including the bumper, radiator…

Transmission / DrivetrainπŸ’₯ CrashJan 15, 2026

Incident Date: [XXX] Vehicle: 2023 Kia Sportage Component(s): Power Train (Automatic Transmission Shifter), Electrical System (Instrument Cluster/Display), Back Over Prevention (Rearview Camera) Description of Incident: On [XXX], while performing a low-speed maneuver in Pittsbur…

Electrical FaultsπŸ’₯ CrashJan 14, 2026

I was parked in a spot outside the Service Department of John Kennedy Ford, waiting for my son, who was getting his car serviced. I couldn't see the door of the Service Department, so I decided to move to a position in which I could see my son exit the Department. I put the car i…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Kia Sportage.

Recalls for 2023 Kia Sportage

6 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

22V651000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

22V878000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

23V298000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

23V410000Jul 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

23V531000Invalid Date
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

24V025000Invalid Date
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

2023 Kia Sportage β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2023 Kia Sportage has 173 NHTSA owner complaints, 23 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (44 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

#1: Uncategorized Issues (44 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (41 complaints). #3: Brake System (33 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2023 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

The 2023 Kia Sportage has 23 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 173 total NHTSA complaints. 14 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Kia Sportage. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2023 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

The 2023 Kia Sportage has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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