Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-15 | 19V101000 |
ENGINE | 32,296 | — | Details |
| 2015-06-09 | 15V360000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 7,722 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 1 | Update to NHTSA (ODI #11679186) Subject: Update to ODI Complaint #11679186 – Kia America Written Response Body: Dear… |
| 2025-05-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 1 | On [XXX], my 2011 Kia Sportage SX (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while I was driving. The vehicle rapidly filled with smoke,… |
| 2025-03-12 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2025-03-08 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the State Inspection, the veh… |
| 2024-11-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I'm [XXX] from Brooks Alberta Canada. I purchased this car from a private seller here in Brooks last [XXX] named “Hein … |
| 2024-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V… |
| 2024-08-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | KIA issue a recall for my vehicle. Visited the dealership as instructed and the replacement part was not available. Aft… |
| 2024-08-19 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH she rolled over a large… |
| 2024-07-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was driving down the highway at 55 mph with the cruise control on and when I came to a stoplight where I had to make … |
| 2024-06-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2011 kia sportage had a recall #23V65200. On [XXX] my radio started smoking and my headlights would not shut off eve… |
| 2024-05-07 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2024-04-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | MY VEHICLE HAD A AN ILLUMINATED OIL LAMP ON THE CLUSTER AND AN OIL LEAK. ON [XXX] I TOOK MY 2011 KIA OF DOWNTOWN… |
| 2024-03-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The instrument cluster lights and gages stop working, service engine light stays on. The stereo and heating lights work… |
| 2024-02-26 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2024-01-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I had the check engine light come on my Kia around September 2023. It stayed on and did not flash or anything. I had a … |
| 2024-01-24 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2024-01-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Kia still doesn't have a remedy for the recall. It is 2024. I am still at risk |
| 2024-01-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Kia dealership sold me a used vehicle with an active and very recent URGENT safety recall with no remedy at this time! … |
| 2023-12-15 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint |
| 2023-12-08 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that his girlfriend pa… |
| 2023-12-01 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked overnight and next to her home, … |
| 2023-11-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | A combination of the risk of fire with the electrical component and lack of resolution to repair said recall and a faul… |
| 2023-11-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Drive the car for a certain amount of time (20 mins) park and then drive it again 20 mins back home when it’s already p… |
| 2023-11-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2023-11-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My complaint is in regard to your safety recall, 23V652. I received a letter notice stating my 2011 Kia Sportage is un… |
| 2023-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have replaced the control arms on my vehicle 5 times since 2019. Now my vehicle has brake and steering issues resulti… |
| 2023-09-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | It's been close to 6 months since they did the hydraulic brake switch fuse recall. This is a pretty big deal with cars … |
| 2023-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2023-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Br… |
| 2023-08-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine light came on and it started making loud noise, then the car started pulling on its own and it stop in the m… |
| 2023-08-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2011 Kia Sportage engine stalling/failure. Has been having oil pressure/heating/oil feed line/consumption issues. Taken… |
| 2023-08-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My A/C didn't work, then I noticed that none of the interior lights worked either when I took it to the repair shop. Af… |
| 2023-06-10 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument pan… |
| 2023-04-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | No check engine light on. Driving down highway when car jerked hard, coasted to side of the road. Lights, radio, dashbo… |
| 2022-11-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the cabin started filling … |
| 2022-10-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V101000 (Engine… |
| 2022-10-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | the check engine light blinked and i lost power as i was driving. they replaced my engine and now i have 6 lights on my… |
| 2022-08-08 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off as several … |
| 2022-05-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with t… |
| 2022-03-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving home when car had it’s check engine light start flashing and car wouldn’t come up to speed. Went by local … |
| 2022-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine malfunction light came on and the vehicle began seizing. It would no longer go any faster than about 20 mile… |
| 2021-12-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The gear shift get stuck in park or drive. |
| 2021-09-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failed while driving |
| 2021-06-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Oil pan leak caused by faulty gasket and failed indicator |
| 2021-05-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Something is wrong with the output on the ECU/ECM. At first, my car would just randomly turn off and not start. This ha… |
| 2021-05-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 123000 MILES STARTED KNOCKING AND ENGINE SEIZED. CAR IS GARBAGE |
| 2021-04-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I was driving 65mph on the Freeway and all of a sudden I have no power. I press acceleration to the floor and it done n… |
| 2021-04-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | ON INTERSTATE THE CRUISE COMES ON BY ITSELF AND HITTING THE BRAKES, TURNING TO CRUISE OFF DOES NOT SHUT IT OFF. IT KEE… |
| 2021-02-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | ON STARTUP SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND SOMETIMES ODOR OF GAS ENGINE EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING.. |
| 2021-01-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Airbag Clock Spring does not work properly. It has been recalled on other KIA's but not mine. I was told to just turn t… |