2022 Model Year

Kia Sportage

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
9

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Vehicle developed a cylinder 3 misfire that progressed to engine failure. The engine began running rough and lost power during normal operation. Deale...

Engine
Jan 2026

intake camshaft position actuator circuit alert went off I have had the engine replaced 3 times in this car in the past year now, the first time in F...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

THE DEALER FAILED TO COMPLETE THE ANTI-THEFT DET IGNITION CYL PROTECTOR, NOW MY CAR WAS STOLEN. THE DEALER TOLD US THAT THE RECALL WAS TAKEN CARE OF,...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

On Feb. 1, 2026 my 2022 Kia Sportage caught fire while parked and turned off. The vehicle had been stationary and was not running at the time the fire...

Tires
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen KL33 Blackwall, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, and DOT Number: 27LZYANH1921....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Crash
Nov 2025

While driving my 2022 Kia Sportage, the brakes suddenly stopped responding. I pressed the brake pedal hard several times and the vehicle did not slow...

Engine
Sep 2025

On [XXX] while driving on the highway my vehicle stalled and the engine light came on. I called my local Kia dealership and setup a diagnostic. My v...

Visibility
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an explosion and observed that...

Engine
Jun 2025

Engine began to knock on [XXX] on my way home from work. Drove to work and back the next day, but heard a loud CLUNK when I started it to head home. S...

Brakes
Sep 2024

Parking/Emergency brake stopped functioning. Safety issue. Dealer ran diagnostics and agreed with brake failure. Ordered replacement part.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2022 Kia Sportage has 39 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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