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 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sportage have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2025 Kia Sportage

▲ Better than typical

2025 Kia Sportage
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:18.628Z

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: 54
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2025: 54 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.

Electrical system

28% · 15 reports

Forward collision avoidance

22% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

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While driving my 2025 Kia Sportage on the highway with my [XXX] son in the back seat, we experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction that prompted this report.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-16

Engine

13% · 7 reports

Service brakes

11% · 6 reports

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, 2025-02-26

Power train

11% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2026-02-13Electrical system, trailer hitches25V874000 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.

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2025 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 12 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V874000 · Electrical system, trailer hitches

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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 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 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.