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2014 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
122complaints
2crashes reported
1fires reported
3injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine71 · 58%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)21 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other14 · 11%
  • Electrical System8 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 5%
  • Power Train4 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3%
  • Visibility4 · 3%
  • Service Brakes3 · 2%
  • Structure3 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine

My vehicle stalled (104000mi) bought in 2024 looked up online was known between 2023-2024 engine recall i wasn't told or shown on car fax anything about this so [xxx] worked on engine 2. mths no charge was to get new motor they replaced alternator.told done engine light was on i went to drive it jerked and over dash said engine problems return to dealer ( 5 min) i did .they had it2 more weeks said transmission box l

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since i purchased it . makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now

Engine

My kia engine was replaced under recall. the replacement engine triggered p1326 ksds failure while i was traveling overseas, placing the vehicle in limp mode. kia usa refuses to assist or authorize diagnosis, leaving me stranded. this is a repeat recall-related safety failure, even though there is a kia dealership near me.

Engine

The contact owns a 2014 kia sportage. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. the check engine warning light was illuminated. in addition, the vehicle hesitated and failed to exceed 40 mph. the contact exited the freeway. the vehicle was taken to auto zone, where it was diagnosed with a knock sensor failure. the vehi

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Kia Sportage SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Kia Sportage SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sportage. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.