2023 Kia Sportage vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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 | 2023 Kia Sportage | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 191 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 317 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,000 mi | 13,477 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 228 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 73 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 56 |
| Structure | 5 | 60 |
| Engine | 37 | 25 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 47 |
| Power Train | 19 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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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.