With 5 recalls and 173 complaints, the 2023 Kia Sportage rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

173

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V0250002024-18-01

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V5310002023-31-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

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.

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

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22V6510002022-29-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

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View all 5 recalls

22V8780002022-28-11

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

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23V4100002023-07-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

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.

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Kia Sportage's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 173 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other21

02Electrical System14

03Service Brakes10

04Engine9

05Air Bags7

173 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

25–43mpg combined

23-42city

28-44hwy

$1,000-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2023 Kia Sportage ranges from 25 to 43 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Sportage Hybrid FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

43mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

42 city44 hwy~$1,000/yr8/10 Clean

Sportage Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

38mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

38 city38 hwy~$1,150/yr7/10 Clean

Sportage Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

36 city35 hwy~$1,250/yr10/10 Clean

Sportage FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Sportage AWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Kia Sportage

37States

27%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

2,80711%

TXTexas

2,5119%

CACalifornia

1,9297%

PAPennsylvania

1,5206%

OHOhio

1,2265%

ILIllinois

1,1194%

DCWashington DC

9744%

MOMissouri

9564%

NYNew York

8773%

NJNew Jersey

8583%

DEDelaware

8413%

MDMaryland

8263%

GAGeorgia

7823%

NCNorth Carolina

7193%

AZArizona

6803%

WAWashington

6462%

OKOklahoma

5902%

INIndiana

5422%

OROregon

5252%

MIMichigan

5022%

UTUtah

4752%

TNTennessee

4492%

MNMinnesota

4342%

NH366

CO342

NV268

WI258

RI220

VA195

AR187

MA174

AL172

ID161

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Kia Sportage: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Kia Sportage. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Yes, 5 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 43 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $879 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 173 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2023 compare to other Kia Sportage years?

Each Kia Sportage model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Kia Sportage overview page.