2016 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Kia Sportage | 2018 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 133 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,500 mi | 21,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 86 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 5 |
| Power Train | 8 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Steering | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
2016 Kia Sportage
2018 Kia Sportage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.