Used Kia Sportage: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 810 complaints across these 9 years; the 2023 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Sportage from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	20	9	15	3	5	56	17	9	134
Engine	53	20	54	10	11	16			164
Transmission	14	6		2	3	28	4	5	62
Brakes	8	4	10			26	5		53
Trailer Hitches	3			2	4				9

Sportage generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Fifth generation
2023–2023
- 2023first year
Fourth generation
2017–2022
2020 update: Redesigned headlights and bumpers; New sporty model 'S' introduced

Mileages where Sportage problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
250–1,325 miles	Stalling and loss of power	2025
320–450 miles	Brake pedal to floor	2023
500–5,000 miles	Panoramic glass and windshield breakage	2023
4,000–11,000 miles	Warped front brake rotors	2024
8,000–20,000 miles	Engine failure or replacement	2023
12,000–23,000 miles	Warped rotors, braking pulsation	2023
22,000–30,000 miles	Hybrid system power loss	2023
40,000–100,000 miles	Excessive engine oil consumption	2018
48,000–66,000 miles	Engine failure and power loss	2020
50,000–91,000 miles	Excessive oil consumption	2020
80,000–100,000 miles	Excessive engine oil consumption	2021
100,000–155,000 miles	Oil consumption and engine failure	2019
111,595–120,000 miles	Rod bearing wear, limp mode	2018

Every Sportage recall to confirm

12 recalls cover the Sportageyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 4 campaigns span more than one model year. 3 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.