Recalls
6campaigns
2 electrical · 1 structure · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
191filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
35mpg combined
$1,866/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· Automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sportage. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Roof Molding May Detach
Structure · body · roof and pillars
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Consequence
- A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
71.6% repairedof 101,049 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V025000
Listed for 2023 Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Power train · automatic transmission · fluid/lubricant · pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
- Consequence
- An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
87.2% repairedof 39,765 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V531000
Listed for 2023 Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
- Consequence
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
90.6% repairedof 98,944 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V410000
Listed for 2023 Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Consequence
- A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
91.9% repairedof 108,936 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V298000
Listed for 2023 Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly
Air bags · side/window · curtain
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
- Consequence
- A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
93.4% repairedof 76,918 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V878000
Listed for 2023 Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Loose Alternator Battery Nut
Electrical system · alternator/generator/regulator
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
96.6% repairedof 19,701 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V651000
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Owner complaints (191)
191 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
24involved a crash
1involved a fire
14injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 191 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 49 | 25.7% |
| Electrical system | 45 | 23.6% |
| Engine | 37 | 19.4% |
| Service brakes | 34 | 17.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 12.6% |
| Power train | 19 | 9.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 6.3% |
| Air bags | 11 | 5.8% |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 5.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 5.2% |
How 2023 compares with other Sportage years
Best and worst Sportage years →2017401
2018164
201970
2020161
202153
202246
2023191
202471
202552
202627
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 401 | 4 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3 |
| 2019 | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 | 161 | 2 |
| 2021 | 53 | 2 |
| 2022 | 46 | 1 |
| 2023 | 191 | 6 |
| 2024 | 71 | 3 |
| 2025 | 52 | 1 |
| 2026 | 27 | 1 |
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 16.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Kia Sportage suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 35 mpg combined
35
mpg combined
36
city
35
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 96 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$1,866per year
$156per month
429gallons a year
Miles ÷ 35 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 36 / 35 / 35 | $1,900 | 96 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 | 322 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 28 / 25 | $2,700 | 357 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2023 Sportage for sale?
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Where to next
2023 Kia Sportage FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 24V025000 (structure), 23V531000 (power train), 23V410000 (brake), 23V298000 (electrical), 22V878000 (air bag), 22V651000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sportage problems?
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (49), Electrical system (45), Engine (37) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Kia Sportage get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 36 city, 35 highway and 35 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Kia Sportage get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Kia Sportage suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 Sportage compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Kia Sportage model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (53) and the 2017 the most (401). The 2023 drew 191. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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