MYRModel Year Report

2026 Kia Sportage

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2026 Kia Sportage
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:13:51.662Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sportage Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 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 2026: 19 complaints 2026
2026: 19 complaints
View as data table
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

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
STRUCTURE

4 of 19 total reports mention: structure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 19 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 19 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I was stopped in the left hand turn lane, then accelerated to cross 2 lanes of traffic. I then let off the accelerator, and applied the brakes to stop, and the brakes did not function.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260316

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260313 — electrical system

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542.

Campaign 26V046000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Kia Sportage — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V046000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2026 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 2026 Kia Sportage?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 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.