2021 Kia Sportage vs 2023 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Kia Sportage | 2023 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 67 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 24 |
| Power Train | 4 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2021 Kia Sportage
2023 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.