2017 Kia Sportage fuel/propulsion system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Kia Sportage — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After fueling, vehicle idled fine with no warning lights. Once pulling onto the highway and making highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration, and was stranded in the highway. We required the assistance of law enforcement to direct traffic. It was 10pm and the temperatures were 35…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“My safety is put at risk. My car has stalled two different times on the highway. I was able to get it off the road after restarting the vehicle and coasting out. The engine was worked out by Kia of Mission Viejo. They stated it was not due to Rod bearing, although I was told on a separate occasion…”
filed May 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 4 | 16% |
| 2025 Sportage | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Sportage | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 Sportage | 12 | 7% |
| 2022 Sportage | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 Sportage | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Sportage | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Sportage | 7 | 10% |
| 2018 Sportage | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 Sportage | 9 | 7% |
| 2015 Sportage | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 Sportage | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Kia Sportage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.