2010 Kia Sportage
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 20 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
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Kia Sportage. While driving 55 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the contact's vehicle and damaged the windshield. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
4 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
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Vehicle was involved in a side impact yet the side curtain airbags did not deploy. The accident resulted in the death of a rear seat passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-19
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
3 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts.
Power train
2 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and he was able to shift through the gears without depressing the gear shift button. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-26
Engine
2 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-15
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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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.…
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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2024-03-29Service brakes, hydraulic23V652000 Kia America, Inc.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Kia Sportage 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 2010 Kia Sportage?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.