MYRModel Year Report

2025 Kia Sportage

▲ Better than typical
2025 Kia Sportage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:11:52.678Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sportage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 57 complaints 1997: 181 complaints 1998: 303 complaints 1999: 284 complaints 1999 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 228 complaints 2002: 234 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2005: 68 complaints 2006: 111 complaints 2007: 77 complaints 2008: 98 complaints 2008 2009: 80 complaints 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 392 complaints 2012 2013: 380 complaints 2014: 122 complaints 2015: 146 complaints 2016: 130 complaints 2016 2017: 394 complaints 2018: 158 complaints 2019: 68 complaints 2020: 153 complaints 2020 2021: 46 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 182 complaints 2024: 64 complaints 2024 2025: 49 complaints 2025 2026: 19 complaints 2026
2025: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
199556
199657
1997181
1998303
1999284
2000304
2001228
2002234
20034
200568
2006111
200777
200898
200980
201020
2011181
2012392
2013380
2014122
2015146
2016130
2017394
2018158
201968
2020153
202146
202242
2023182
202464
202549
202619

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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Statement for NHTSA Complaint: I am filing this complaint regarding a 2025 Kia Sportage EX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I purchased, which was sold to me with a defective brake booster.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250226

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260213 — electrical system, trailer hitches

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359.

Campaign 25V874000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V874000 (electrical system, trailer hitches) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2021 ▲ 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Kia Sportage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Kia Sportage is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sportage?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sportage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.