2023 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems
7 recalls and 303 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
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Most common problems
What owners report
When driving at speeds slightly above 50 mph between 1,700 and 1,900 rpm, maintaining light pressure on the accelerator pedal causes a noticeable physical vibration and shaking throughout both the pedal and the vehicle. to mitigate these concerning symptoms, i intentionally have to press down harder on the gas pedal, which helps immediately stop the shaking. this issue has been occurring consistently over time. whil
The contact owns a 2023 kia sportage. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the message "brake carefully" was displayed. the contact slightly depressed the brake pedal to test the brakes and continued driving; however, the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure was an electrical issue. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer,
I am reporting a recurring and unresolved acceleration issue with my 2023 kia sportage. the vehicle intermittently continues to accelerate or maintains elevated rpms even after i release the accelerator pedal. this has occurred multiple times and creates a serious safety concern because the vehicle does not decelerate as expected. the vehicle has been taken to an authorized kia dealership multiple times for the same
My daughter’s 2023 kia sportage sx prestige has an instrument cluster that intermittently goes completely black while the vehicle is being driven. when this occurs, the driver cannot see the speedometer, warning indicators, or other critical vehicle information. ferguson kia inspected the vehicle and documented that the “cluster side of screen [is] inop.” the technician reset the screen, performed variant coding, ve
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SPORTAGE, SPORTAGE HEV, SPORTAGE PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.