2012 Model Year

Kia Sportage

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
390
Recalls
1
Crashes
7
Severe
29

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V101000 Feb 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2025

VIN# [XXX] My recall has not been repaired because Kia claims the repair parts have not been made available to them yet. This recall is from Sept. 202...

Engine
Dec 2025

While accelerating engine just shut off and seized. No warning. No check engine light before or after during the incident. Temp was normal. Next day a...

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to open to the front driver's side door from the inside of the vehicle, the...

Engine
Oct 2025

The car experienced sudden engine failure, flashing check engine light. The car was towed to the nearest mechanic and knock sensor code P1326, consist...

Engine
Jun 2025

there were no warning lamps/lights/messages prior to the failure. I have been begging Kia Car pros Glendale to repair my engine since May 27 2025 as i...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

The car has been giving off a burning smell each time that I begin to drive especially if the heat is being utilized. The smell worsens as I drive a...

Engine
Feb 2025

I was sold this car in April 2025. June 29 2025 my engine stopped working. Confirmed it is entirely blown. I was unaware of open unaddressed recalls w...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2024

Since Sep. 25, 2023 we received a recall notice advising to park our KIA vehicle outside and away from our home, other vehicles and buildings due to a...

Engine
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the e...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Kia Sportage has 390 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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