2021 Kia Sportage vs 2022 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Kia Sportage | 2022 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 52 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
2021 Kia Sportage
2022 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.