Safety Score
87
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2019 Kia Sportage.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS PEDAL SOME TIMES I GET NOTHING FOR A SHORT TIME WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP |
| 2025-12-23 | TRAILER HITCHES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V703000 (Trail Hi… |
| 2025-12-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This complaint is in reference to my vehicle which is involved with Federal Class Action Lawsuits and the fact that my … |
| 2025-12-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The engine was found by the dealership to be low by 3 qua… |
| 2025-11-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The brake peddle keeps jamming and sticking . The steering wheel is now very lose and a lot of play . There is a steeri… |
| 2025-11-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My check engine light started blinking and the car was stalling out. I have now parked the car in my driveway. I bought… |
| 2025-10-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Severe oil consumption issue at 100k miles. Same issue seen on kia class action lawsuit for GDI engines. No leaks pres… |
| 2025-10-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine went out at 150,000 miles. |
| 2025-09-29 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | CLEAR COAT PAINT IS PEELING. ON TOP OF HATCHBACK. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT STARTED, I JUST NOTICED IT TODAY 9-29-25. iT I… |
| 2025-08-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the high beam headlights failed to illuminate as designed… |
| 2025-06-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My oil consumption is approximately 1.5 quarts every 200 miles. I get my oil changed every month and every other week I… |
| 2025-06-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine w… |
| 2025-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car started stalling anf an engine light came on |
| 2025-03-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The paint started peeling on my 2019 Kia Sportage |
| 2025-03-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have a 2019 Kia Sportage with 41k miles on it and the paint is peeling. As of now, the roof spoiler is completely pee… |
| 2025-02-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil consumption issues that kia is not taking responsibility for |
| 2025-02-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car continues to burn oil and have to put oil in it although not time for oil change. I took the vehicle to dealers… |
| 2024-12-31 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. T… |
| 2024-11-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle was throwing codes P2196 O2 sensor stuck rich, P0290 post catalyst fuel trim lean, P01720 system too rich, P016… |
| 2024-10-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The I started noticing my oil light was coming on after only few hundred miles. After every oil change a week or 2 late… |
| 2024-10-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle just suddenly stopped without any warning or anything. No warning lights came on until after the engine ha… |
| 2024-10-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for maintenance, the contact was… |
| 2024-09-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1) Vehicle is burning oil and engine is overheating quite fast. 2)Vehicle has stalled or shut off on its own during use… |
| 2024-09-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On my way driving to pick up my kids my vehicles check engine light started flashing and went into limp mode. It wouldn… |
| 2024-09-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and smo… |
| 2024-08-26 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction con… |
| 2024-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My engine has been burning through oil very fast, it is only 6 years old. I have to put oil in it approx 3 times before… |
| 2024-06-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The con… |
| 2024-03-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle very b… |
| 2024-02-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Fully maintained services with my 2019 Kia Sportage with my local Kia dealership. I am a sales rep and use my car daily… |
| 2024-01-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the electrical and mechanical systems be… |
| 2023-12-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Complained since buying car noise in motor was told it was fine on dec 7th car broke down 200 miles from home was told … |
| 2023-11-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been fighting with Cronin Kia over my engine that needs replaced due to a known problem with the GDI engine. Thi… |
| 2023-10-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the… |
| 2023-10-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On the computer radio area the screen is showing green and red saying to insert USB drive . Press Power key or ACC off … |
| 2023-06-28 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | [XXX], I was driving alone on [XXX] in McAllen, TX. & intersection of [XXX] St. Weather was sunny, hot, and dry. My car… |
| 2023-05-09 | TRAILER HITCHES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hi… |
| 2023-04-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My cruise control works some times and then it doesn't. I was driving 80 mph with my cruise control on and couldn't shu… |
| 2023-03-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle keeps stalling and its been having an oil consumption problem for several months. I keep taking it to kia, t… |
| 2023-02-21 | AIR BAGS | No | 2 | The tire suddenly exploded and the curtain air bag on the drivers side exploded too for some reason. I have a huge blac… |
| 2022-11-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint is bubbling, chipping and peeling in mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler |
| 2022-11-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an unusu… |
| 2022-10-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, there w… |
| 2022-08-20 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | the continued to over heat smoke and has burning smell and seat belt stop tracting and retracting |
| 2022-07-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Kia Ignition switch it is making it easy for criminals to steal due to them not have immobilizers and the criminal are … |
| 2022-05-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On two occasions, most recently on 5/28/22, the gasoline overflowed when filling tank. If working properly, the vehicl… |
| 2021-06-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When you put the car in gear, the car rolls backward in drive. The engine light, oil light and battery light are on the… |
| 2021-05-20 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V137000 (Service Br… |
| 2021-04-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have received a safety recall on the VIN # above a lease car and have been trying to contact 2 different KIA dealersh… |
| 2021-03-29 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | When cruise control is in place and you brake for traffic, to resume cruise speed if you hold the resume button for mor… |