2023 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
24
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (14 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles were involved in 28 fatal crashes with 17 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
- Crash riskRoof molding may loosen and detach · Jan 18, 2024
- Fire riskElectronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain… · Jul 31, 2023
- Crash riskBrake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum… · Jun 7, 2023
- Crash riskInstrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is… · Apr 26, 2023
- Crash riskSide curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation · Nov 28, 2022
- Fire riskAlternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an… · Aug 29, 2022