2013 Model Year

Kia Sportage

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
378
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Severe
32

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2025

My engine failed due to the knock sensor recall a known issue on my 2013 Kia Sportage the recall is supposed to provide a lifetime warranty but I was...

Power Train
Nov 2025

KIA America has rejected my appeal for an Engine replacement through the Recall , I had the KSDS, Knock Sensor Installed by North Town KIA 3900 Sherid...

Air Bags Crash
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 45 MPH, the daughter collided with another vehicle aft...

Engine
Nov 2025

While driving in the carpool lane, the engine briefly cut-out and than a rattling sound was heard. We decided to immediately exist the free way at a...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Fire
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while at a stop light, smoke was present from the vents inside the cabin. Later, while a...

Engine
Aug 2025

my vehicle, 2013/ SL Sportage recently suffered catastrophic engine failure. I received a renotification from Kia regarding the software updates. Bare...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coming to a gas station rest stop, making a left turn to the fuel pump, the vehicl...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

I received a recall notification last year, I live about an hr and a half away from the nearest Kia dealer, so I wasn’t able to get my car in to be in...

Tires
Jul 2025

See attached document for complaint.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

I bought my car and then I received a letter stating that it had 1 recall. I called KIA to schedule the recall and they said there are 4 in total. I t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Kia Sportage has 378 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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