2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2025: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 14 total reports mention: steering.
Electrical system
4 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
I have a 2025 KIASportage Hybrid that I loved due to all its safety features. Yesterday I was pulling into a parking space when my car lunged forward two times making very loud sounds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Service brakes
2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
On [XXX] in West Danville, Vt, leaving [XXX] onto [XXX], we experienced complete brake failure, the brake pedal sank completely to the floor, allowing the vehicle to roll into a high traffic route before the manual caught at the bottom.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.