2007 Kia Sportage
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 77 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 181 |
| 1998 | 303 |
| 1999 | 284 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 228 |
| 2002 | 234 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2005 | 68 |
| 2006 | 111 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 98 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 392 |
| 2013 | 381 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 146 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 402 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 166 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
18% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in auto accident and my car rolled and my body (Even though I was wearing a seatbelt) was thrown around and my sternum was severely injured - hairline fracture. None of my airbags deployed. Not the front or the sides.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-26
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. On September 12, 2007, while driving 30 MPH, the contact veered to the right and struck a parked vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-19
Electrical system
17% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire chief informed the contact that the fire started from an electrical system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-04
Service brakes
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-10
Exterior lighting
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing switch and headlights.
Electronic stability control (esc)
14% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2009-06-17Exterior lighting09V130000 Huyndai-Kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, Sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2009. Owners may contact Kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
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2013-04-19Exterior lighting13V114000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year…
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V130000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Kia Sportage reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Kia Sportage is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sportage?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Sportage have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.