2009 Kia Sportage safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2009 Kia Sportage vehicles were involved in 10 fatal crashes with 7 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAn engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic… · Oct 24, 2022
- Fire riskWire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be… · Nov 10, 2016
- Crash riskOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and… · Apr 1, 2013