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2022 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems

1 recall and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
46complaints
6crashes reported
2fires reported
1injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine21 · 46%
  • Electrical System8 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 9%
  • Trailer Hitches4 · 9%
  • Power Train3 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System3 · 7%
  • Visibility3 · 7%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 4%
  • Seats2 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

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

Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling,Electrical System

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

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine

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

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Kia Sportage SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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