2022 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems
1 recall and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.got to closest parking lot. car would no longer move and turned it off. contacted a tow. tow driver verified battery good, oil good and started car, the motor shook uncontrollably then it was turned off and towed to dealership. full service oil change was done 8/23/2026 at dealership. dealer state
Our 2022 sportage backup camera screen has gone completely blank creating an immediate rear visibility safety hazard that violates federal back up camera standards. the manual indicated fuse is still functional and the infotainment reset does not resolve the issue. the entire system remains nonfunctioning.
The contact owns a 2022 kia sportage. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an alert on the instrument panel that stating "warning - system overheating". the contact checked the coolant level, and the level was at the operational level; however, the a/c was not operating properly. while driving the vehicle, the external temperature gauge started lowering. the vehicle
I am submitting this complaint regarding the positive battery terminal fuse block (battery terminal/fusible link assembly) on my 2022 kia sportage. the component is currently installed on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. i purchased this vehicle in 2024, when it was only about two years old. because of the vehicle's age, i did not expect to experience major electrical problems. approximately
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | ||||
| 2022 Kia Sportage SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sportage. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.