Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2023 Kia Sportage: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V651000, 23V298000.
39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V410000.
19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V531000.
14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V878000.
10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V025000.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 19,701 vehicles across all affected models.
Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 76,918 vehicles across all affected models.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 108,936 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 98,944 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 39,765 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisoryVehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 101,049 vehicles across all affected models.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.