2022 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
- 46
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 46 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.
Engine
46% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, she observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-25
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
17% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/sending unit.
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While driving my 2022 Kia Sportage, the brakes suddenly stopped responding. I pressed the brake pedal hard several times and the vehicle did not slow down or stop at all. There was no braking pressure and no warning lights.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-24
Also filed under Service brakes
Forward collision avoidance
17% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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I was involved in a highway forward collision accident and the emergency braking, alert, and air bags never went off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-09
Also filed under Air bags
Trailer hitches
9% · 4 reportsVisibility
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-07-27Trailer hitches22V703000 Kia America, Inc.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V703000 · Trailer hitches
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Kia Sportage reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Kia Sportage is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.