{"id":"2023_kia_sportage","make":"Kia","make_slug":"kia","model":"Sportage","model_slug":"sportage","year":2023,"url":"/kia/sportage/2023/","pts":["phev","hev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":47223,"model":"Sportage Plug-in Hybrid","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S6)","cyl":4,"displ":1.6,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":36,"hwy":35,"comb":35,"cityA":88,"hwyA":79,"combA":84,"kwh100":40.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":34.0,"phev_comb":55,"charge240":2.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"67 kW AC IPMSM","fuel":"Regular Gas and Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":96,"fe_score":9,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":1800,"save_spend":5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Tue Mar 19 00:00:00 EDT 2024"},{"id":45208,"model":"Sportage Hybrid FWD","pt":"hev","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S6)","cyl":4,"displ":1.6,"eng":"SIDI; Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":42,"hwy":44,"comb":43,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"270V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":206,"fe_score":8,"ghg_score":8,"fuel_cost":1450,"save_spend":4000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Fri Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":45207,"model":"Sportage Hybrid AWD","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S6)","cyl":4,"displ":1.6,"eng":"SIDI; Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":38,"hwy":38,"comb":38,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"270V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":233,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":1650,"save_spend":3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Tue May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":45101,"model":"Sportage FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":32,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":322,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Tue May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":45102,"model":"Sportage AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":23,"hwy":28,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":357,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2500,"save_spend":-1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Tue May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2022"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"25V874000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2025-12-17","owner_notified":"2026-02-13","units":5046,"summary":"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. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, \"Controls and Displays.\"","consequence":"An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.","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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC359","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V025000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2024-01-18","owner_notified":"2024-03-15","units":101049,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles.  The roof molding may loosen and detach.","consequence":"A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC292.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC292","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V531000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2023-07-31","owner_notified":"2023-09-28","units":39765,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles.  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.","consequence":"An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC275.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC275","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V410000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2023-06-07","owner_notified":"2023-07-21","units":98944,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.  The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.","consequence":"A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC272.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC272","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V298000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2023-04-26","owner_notified":"2023-05-26","units":108936,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2\" LCD screen.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, \"Control and Displays,\" and 138, \"Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.\"","consequence":"A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC270.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC270","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V878000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2022-11-28","owner_notified":"2022-12-28","units":76918,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.  The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.","consequence":"A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC257.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC257","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V651000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2022-08-29","owner_notified":"2022-09-23","units":19701,"summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles.  The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.","consequence":"An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC248.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC248","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":299,"crash":28,"fire":1,"injured":18,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",83],["Unspecified",68],["Engine",66],["Service Brakes",42],["Forward Collision Avoidance",39],["Power Train",36]],"by_year":{"2022":17,"2023":90,"2024":70,"2025":67,"2026":55},"excerpts":[["2026-01-01","Engine","1. Hybrid system failure And check engine light on . 2. Car jerk while driving and gone to limp mode and my speed was reduced to 10 mph at traffic putting my self and other in danger . 3. My vehicle is currently at the dealership getting inspected this is the second time my hybrid warning light came on and the first ti\u2026"],["2025-10-30","Structure","I had been driving on the freeway for about 5 minutes, and suddenly heard broken glass in my car. It was dark (around 8pm) so I looked around as I was driving and didn't see any of my visible windows broken. I then heard more glass shattering sound and realized it was my sunroof glass that had suddenly broken. The mesh\u2026"],["2025-08-13","Vehicle Speed Control","When engaging the cruise control using the steering wheel button, the speed will set itself at 110 miles an hour, and the vehicle will in fact attempt to reach that speed and accelerate. The problem has occurred at speeds as low as 30 miles an hour and as high as 70 miles an hour, it happens intermittently pressing the\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"}],"popularity":17,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":43,"ncap":5,"complaints":299},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}