2012 Kia Sportage safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
7
complaints reporting a crash
16
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (10 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Kia Sportage vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 5 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 riskHydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short… · Sep 25, 2023
- Fire riskAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving · Dec 2, 2020
- Fire riskEngine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in… · Feb 15, 2019
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been… · Dec 19, 2018
- Crash riskMachining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature… · Mar 31, 2017