Kia · Sportage · 2023
2023 Kia Sportage
6
Recalls
172
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 recalls and 172 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (21 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2023 Kia Sportage page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 21 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Compare the recall list with the complaint mix to see whether the most reported issues overlap with formal NHTSA safety campaigns.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Kia Sportage currently shows 6 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 172 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (21), electrical system (14), service brakes (10).
- Vehicle
- 2023 Kia Sportage
- Recalls
- 6
- Complaints
- 172
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V025000January 18, 2024
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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
NHTSA ID: 23V531000July 31, 2023
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.
Remedy Status
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
NHTSA ID: 23V410000June 07, 2023
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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
NHTSA ID: 23V298000April 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy Status
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA ID: 22V878000November 28, 2022
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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
NHTSA ID: 22V651000August 29, 2022
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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
Owner Complaints
172 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 18, 2026
I was driving on the highway around 50 mph when my car sudden if turned off. The dash said something about loss of power and to pull over. It would not start again and I had to call a tow truck.
STRUCTURE
Apr 13, 2026
I was driving and heard a loud pop like a gunshot and then the sound of glass breaking. When I inspected, the sunroof had just shattered for no reason. All the edges of the sunroof have a shatter line along them with no damage in the middle of the glass
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2026
The roof molding blew off. It is the exact same issue as this recall 24V025000 but me vin isn't included.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2026
When driving the cluster screen goes black and remains black until like 24hours later when buttons on the screens reappear. When it happens the odometer reading, speed reading does not appear. This issue started happening when I passed 40000 miles on the vechile
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
FIREMar 17, 2026
Vehicle caught fire while idling unattended with seat warmers activated. The driver seat ignited and fire spread across the seats to the headrest in the backseats and sunroof area. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Multiple eyewitnesses confirm no one was near the vehicl...
Preview excerpt
SEATS
Mar 13, 2026
I purchased this car from a dealership. After getting home, I realized the rear safety head restraints were missing. After multiple attempts to contact and ask for this to be fixed, I don't get returned calls and have not received the replacement head restraints. I was NOT not...
Preview excerpt
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2026
The fuel door will not open. Followed all instructions and the fuel door will not open.
BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHFeb 18, 2026
While actively parking, my car accelerated and slammed into a wall an arm's length away. The collision was impactful enough to cause my seatbelt to engage and slam into my sternum. While attempting to turn off the car, the computer system glitched, engaging all three different dr...
Preview excerpt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2026
My instrament cluster is blank and will.not turn back on. So called recal never fixed it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2026
My dash and infotainment system shuts down and restarts as I'm driving. It's only happened twice so far 4 days apart. There's no error code and my diagnostics check out fine.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 172 total
View Full Complaint LogCompare Related Vehicles
Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2023 Kia models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
More Kia Sportage Years
2024 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.3r60c2022 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.1r41c2025 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.1r39c2021 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.2r41c2026 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.1r11c2020 Kia SportageCompare this year against 2023 for complaint and recall shifts.2r146c
More 2023 Kia Models
2023 Kia TellurideAnother 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.5r177c2023 Kia EV6Another 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.3r125c2023 Kia SorentoAnother 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.3r91c2023 Kia K5Another 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.4r89c2023 Kia ForteAnother 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.3r54c2023 Kia SoulAnother 2023 Kia option for same-year comparison.4r45c
Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sportage have?
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2023 Kia Sportage?
NHTSA has received 172 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Kia Sportage?
The 2023 Kia Sportage received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sportage?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Kia Sportage are unknown or other (21 reports), electrical system (14 reports), service brakes (10 reports).
Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 6 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Sportage. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check Another Vehicle
Look up recalls and complaints for any year, make, and model.
This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.