2025 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

0 recalls, 26 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN3
SUSPENSION3
STEERING2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1
POWER TRAIN May 24, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
My truck transmission changes gears randomly while in motion. It is terrifying when it happens in traffic and the truck stalls and looses power then kicks back in with a loud noise. I stopped driving it since March of 2026.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland in Miami, Florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicl... Read more
SUSPENSION May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland in Miami, Florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicl... Read more
ENGINE Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Engine seized
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
The vehicle will turn over but does not go into gear. With all emergency systems lighting up. When vehicle was running it would randomly turn off or stall in the middle of the road.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
IT Was a small accident in the rear bumper someone Was backing up and he crashed the Back part of his car
Crash
POWER TRAIN Oct 26, 2025
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
Complete loss of transmission power, and gear indicator in the instrument cluster starts flickering like it is shorting out. The vehicle has been experiencing this for 2 weeks. This happens under acceleration mainly, and first occurred while entering a highway. The symptoms seem to match those prese... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 26, 2025
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
I heard a ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. I took it to the dealership that I purchased the truck from and that have been using consistently for service. I was told that the noise was coming from a lifter on the driver's side of the engine and, on further investigation, it was det... Read more
ENGINE Oct 26, 2025
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
I heard a ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. I took it to the dealership that I purchased the truck from and that have been using consistently for service. I was told that the noise was coming from a lifter on the driver's side of the engine and, on further investigation, it was det... Read more
Carry Handle, Shell, Base Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 21, 2025
I was able to follow the instructions to secure the base with absolutely no movement even with force. When placing the seat into the base, despite locking it into rear facing with audible click and lock guide green, the seat “wobbles” excessively, more than 1 inch teetering sideways and 1/2 inch... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 21, 2025
Control arm snapped on the I-71. Going 70 miles an hour when it happened. Definitely could have been a major accident but luckily no cars were around us when it happened. i rode over a bridge's transition and heard a big pop like a tire. Then it sounded and felt like we were riding on a rim. When we... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 21, 2025
I was in a very bad accident on [XXX]. I was side swiped from the front passenger side of the car. I was not at fault of the accident. My car then hit a fire hydrant and a pole. The airbags did not deploy and my head hit the steering wheel I own a 2023 RAV4 XLe premium. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUA... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was unsure if a diagnosti... Read more
STEERING Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the steering wheel became stuck. The contact had the pull the steering wheel to correct the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic o... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
tail light assembly falls out of the truck body due to faulty bolt connections that fail ( crumble and break off) due to heat from parking in the sun
SEATS Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
Airbag light turned on my dashboard and when I took it to the dealership -regional Hyundai in broken arrow in Oklahoma I was told by the rep that helped me that there is a defect in the passenger airbag and that it would cost me about 1700.00 usd to fix it. If I chose not to fix it then if I get int... Read more
STEERING Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was no... Read more
ENGINE Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
In 2017, our 2013 Kia Sorento was brought in for recall work associated with SC147. The work was completed, and the Kia service department stated that even though we have a branded/salvage title, we would receive the extended warranty associated with SC147. Recently, while driving down a busy highw... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
insulation on wiring is deteriorated leading to possible fire and or shorting out of electrical system
SUSPENSION Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
I started hearing a rear thunking noise at approximately 10,000 miles. It was sporadic, not constant. With more miles, more distinct noise from rear of vehicle. At service appt and 24,000 miles a leaking rear shock was replaced. Two days later the same noise returned. The car goes back in to de... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
Bought a 2006 Nissan Sentra from an individual as a first car for my grandson. Drivers Seatbelt does not retract. Took to body shop and they said it was a safety issue and we would need to take it to the dealer. The Nissan Dealer in Chattanooga said that they could not repair it as the part was dis... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 23, 2025
The ABS system has failed, and I have to pony up $3000 + for repair, since the warranty extension from Toyota has expired - 10 years since first use (even though I have only had it for 5 years). I have less than 150,000 miles on this car, which is the the other parameter for service coverage for thi... Read more
ENGINE May 29, 2025
Incident date: May 3, 2025
Friday, May23,2025, 5:00 pm Driving on interstate at 65mph, entering work zone as 3 lanes merged into 2. The vehicle slowing down to allow traffic to merge. Dash display said push start button again, no engine rpms, Pushed start button, nothing happened. The vehicle came to a complete stop. pushed b... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS May 19, 2025
Incident date: May 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and hauling a trailer, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear driver’s side whe... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2025
Incident date: May 16, 2025
Once you start driving after letting the vehicle sit the transmission will “slip” multiple times jerking the car and everyone in it. Occurs every day around 4 pm and various times
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
Rear view camera went blank

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID

2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 16.9%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID across all model years (2023, 2026).

2 Total Recalls
239 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2027 0 3 View
2026 1 8 View
2025 (current) 0 26
2024 0 32 View
2023 1 170 View

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