2019 Model Year

Kia Sportage

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
63
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
8

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Sep 2026

This complaint is in reference to my vehicle which is involved with Federal Class Action Lawsuits and the fact that my engine was defective from the d...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRAILER HITCHES
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V703000 (Trail Hitches) and 21V137000 (Service B...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

I have a 2019 Kia Sportage with 41k miles on it and the paint is peeling. As of now, the roof spoiler is completely peeled off. The side view mirrors,...

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehi...

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The brake peddle keeps jamming and sticking . The steering wheel is now very lose and a lot of play . There is a steering wheel with exclamation point...

Engine
Nov 2025

Oil consumption issues that kia is not taking responsibility for

Engine
Oct 2025

Severe oil consumption issue at 100k miles. Same issue seen on kia class action lawsuit for GDI engines. No leaks present, after 800 miles from oil c...

Exterior Lighting
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the high beam headlights failed to illuminate as designed. The contact researched and le...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

CLEAR COAT PAINT IS PEELING. ON TOP OF HATCHBACK. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT STARTED, I JUST NOTICED IT TODAY 9-29-25. iT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Sep 2025

My oil consumption is approximately 1.5 quarts every 200 miles. I get my oil changed every month and every other week I need to top off. When my oil,...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Kia Sportage has 63 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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