This page covers 3 recalls, 90 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Sportage.
25–43 mpg combined
5.5–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2024 Kia Sportage cluster around a few distinct systems. The most-reported issue involves the forward collision avoidance system, where owners describe unexpected hard braking events triggered without an apparent obstacle, often accompanied by warning lights indicating camera blockage or system errors. Vehicle speed control draws a similar complaint volume, with multiple owners reporting unintended acceleration, the vehicle surging forward on its own, sometimes from a full stop with the brake applied. A separate pattern, though filed under miscellaneous categories, involves the panoramic sunroof shattering spontaneously: owners consistently describe the glass exploding outward without any road debris or impact, with the broken glass appearing to have blown from the inside out. Electrical system complaints round out the top reported categories, though those reports are more varied in nature.
90
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the electric power steering system, where a short circuit in the steering assembly can cause sudden loss of power assist, making the vehicle harder to steer and raising the risk of a crash.
Two other recalls round out the list. On vehicles equipped with a 4.2-inch instrument panel screen and a genuine Kia tow hitch harness, a software error can cause the screen to go blank, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it. The roof trim molding on certain vehicles can also loosen and detach while driving, becoming a road hazard for other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the tow hitch harness can cause the 4.2-inch instrument panel screen to stop working, affecting vehicle controls and displays.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module at no cost to restore instrument panel function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The circuit board in the power steering motor may short circuit, causing the power steering assist to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roof molding can loosen and detach from the vehicle roof.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
