Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 61 complaints for the 2024 Kia Sportage, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

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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24V4220002024-07-06

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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25V8740002025-17-12

TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 61 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2024 Kia Sportage. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other12

02Visibility/wiper5

03Electrical System,engine3

04Electrical System3

05Structure3

61 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

25–43mpg combined

23-42city

26-44hwy

$1,000-$1,750/yr

The 2024 Kia Sportage delivers 25 to 43 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

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 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Sportage X-pro - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Sportage AWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city26 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2024 Kia Sportage

37States

27%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2024.

2024 Kia Sportage Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage a good car to buy?

The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Kia Sportage?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Sportage. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 Kia Sportage?

Depending on configuration, the 2024 Kia Sportage delivers 25–43 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2024 Kia Sportage?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2024 Kia Sportage, based on 61 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.