Severe Issues

2025 KIA SPORTAGE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage. This model year has 39 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

39
Complaints
3
Crashes
β€”
Fires
6
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
1
Recalls

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Worst 2025 Kia Sportage Problems

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

#1
16
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:1
Injuries:2
#2
13
complaints

Electrical Faults

#3
8
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

Crash-related:1
Injuries:2

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia Sportage. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues161β€”β€”
Electrical Faults13β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB81β€”β€”
Engine Problems6β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain4β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration41β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention3β€”β€”β€”
Brake System31β€”β€”
Steering Defects31β€”β€”
Lane Departure3β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper2β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions11β€”β€”
Visibility1β€”β€”β€”

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

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Showing 39 most recent complaints

Fuel/Propulsion SystemApr 3, 2026

Oil was being diluted by fuel seeping in from the injectors and the high pressure fuel pump. Vehicle was brought in twice to fix the problem. During the 24-27 Feb 26 repair the high pressure fuel pump was diagnosed and replaced. On 16 Mar 26 I noticed the oil level had rise…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 28, 2026

Driving with no other cars around us and no debris anywhere and the moonroof suddenly shattered with a loud noise.

Electrical FaultsMar 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the rear-view camera had become inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was initially unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was later diagnosed, and it was …

Engine ProblemsMar 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. There was no indication that there was an issue while test-driving the vehicle. The vehicle was cleaned by the seller before purchase. The contact stated that while driving for twenty minutes, they noticed there was an abnormal burning /chemi…

Brake SystemMar 17, 2026

3 times my car has been in for rotors my car is not even a year old 10/25 resurfaced rotors 1/26 brand new rotors 3/26 rotors warped having to resurface the new rotors this shouldn’t be happening on a new car I don’t ride my breaks I have had new cars all my life never had break …

Uncategorized IssuesMar 3, 2026

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:48am, the rear panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded. I didn’t see or hear anything fall on top of the sunroof, or any part of the car. I didn’t hear a loud noise that sounded similar to a β€œboom” sound or thud. As soon as I got in my car, I …

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 24, 2026

My sunroof shattered. No other vehicles were near me and after hearing a very loud bang, I pulled over to check to see of something hit my car. All looked fine, but I did not look at the top of my car until about a week later due to hearing wind sounds. I then assumed somethi…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 12, 2026

The windshield creates layers of frost if it is really cold.. While the above might be unrelated but the other day I was rolling my front passenger window up in the cold weather and the window just shattered - it just exploded, even though it stayed intact it shattered into a th…

Electrical FaultsFeb 10, 2026

I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK TO kIA IN cLEARWATER 4 X FOR PANEL GOING BLACK. NO LIGHTS, AIR COMES ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. nO BACK UP CAMERA. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON THIS TRUCK SINCE I BOUGHT IT. THE MGR. WADE THINKS I AM CRAZY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE PANEL BUT NOT FOR MY TRUCK, WHY?…

Electrical FaultsFeb 7, 2026

Navigation screen began blinking (glitching) and suddenly went black and would not come back on. Called the dealership and they said it was not a recall and that it was no longer covered under warranty. This problem has persisted intermittently and I am noticing a pattern. When t…

Electrical FaultsJan 30, 2026

Immediately after delivery, the instrument/infotainment display malfunctioned, froze, and became unresponsive. Apple CarPlay failed, and phone calls distorted or dropped. After reporting the issue, I discovered that this VIN is subject to Safety Recall SC359B, with a recall date…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBJan 10, 2026

While driving this car, I have experienced the car's auto-braking system. While driving on I-94, the traffic was slowing down due to activity ahead of me. Apparently, I did not slow down enough for the car's sensor, as the auto brakes engaged and "slammed" onto the brakes. The ca…

Transmission / DrivetrainDec 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine experienced difficulty cranking. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift gear. The contact sta…

Unintended AccelerationπŸ’₯ CrashDec 17, 2025

On Monday, Dec 15 at approximately 3:30 pm I was pulling into my parking spot in front of my house. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly and shot forward striking a tree in my front yard. If not for the tree would have ended up in the kitchen. When parking I do not have to apply ga…

Electrical FaultsDec 11, 2025

I have documented the following issues: -84 instances of "Keep Hands on the Wheel" when my hands were on the 10/2 or 9/3 position. This dates back to March 2025 and has continued into December. -12 instances of the ER braking engaging with "Collision Alert" when no other vehicl…

Uncategorized IssuesNov 30, 2025

Driver window rattles at all speeds. Not a big safety issue but if it breaks because of the rattle or it falls down then it could. When I put a crack in the window it stops

Steering DefectsπŸ’₯ CrashNov 8, 2025

After a hard crash from behind and then being pushed into another car, causing severe damage to the front and rear of the car (total loss), the airbags only deployed on the right (passenger) side. In addition, after the crash, the steering wheel was lying at the driver's feet, c…

Uncategorized IssuesOct 23, 2025

The moon roof imploded while driving at normal highway speeds with no cars in front of the car. There was no impact. The sunroof had not opened all the way for about a month before. Kia is not honoring the warranty.

Lane DepartureOct 20, 2025

Dear Sir or Madam, My tracking# is 11692602. Kia America apologized to me on 10/14/2025 and said if the government regulatory agency reaches out to them (Kia America), they will be sure to comply with your request. Thank you very much for your efficient handling. I'm writing t…

Lane DepartureOct 10, 2025

Dear Sir or Madam, My car was hit by another car when I tried to switch to the next lane. I did give a turning signal and observed before switching. However, a car sped past and hit my car. If the detection system had sounded an alarm at that time, I wouldn't have changed lanes …

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Kia Sportage.

Recalls for 2025 Kia Sportage

1 campaign

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 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.

25V874000Invalid Date
TRAILER HITCHES

2025 Kia Sportage β€” FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Kia Sportage reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2025 Kia Sportage has 39 NHTSA owner complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (16 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

#1: Uncategorized Issues (16 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (13 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (8 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

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

How safe is the 2025 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

The 2025 Kia Sportage has 3 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 39 total NHTSA complaints. 6 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2025 Kia Sportage have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2025 Kia Sportage. The largest issue: TRAILER HITCHES. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2025 Kia Sportage?β–Ύ

The 2025 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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