Which Kia Sportage Hybrid year has the most reported problems?

The 2023 model year leads with 98 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of the three years covered.

Is there a Kia Sportage Hybrid year to avoid?

NHTSA data does not place any Sportage Hybrid year in an avoid category; 2023 ranks worst among the three years due to complaint volume and its recall.

What is the top problem area for the Kia Sportage Hybrid?

Engine issues lead across all years with 61 complaints (47% share), followed by Electrical System problems at 45 complaints (35%).

Does the Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign, tied to the 2023 model year, with no do-not-drive recalls recorded.

Which Kia Sportage Hybrid year has the fewest complaints?

The 2024 model year has the fewest complaints at 18, with a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest among the covered years.

Kia Sportage Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2023–2025)

No Kia Sportage Hybrid years are flagged as avoid based on current NHTSA data. The 2023 model has the most complaints (98) and the only recall, with a Complaint Index of 100, while 2024 has the fewest complaints and the lowest index at 0.

Model years: 3; 2023–2025
NHTSA complaints: 129
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

Sportage Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Kia Sportage Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2023	No verdict	100	98	4	1	Engine	40.5	—
2024	No verdict	0	18	1	0	Engine	40.5	5★
2025	No verdict	50	13	3	0	Electrical System	40.5	5★

Most common Kia Sportage Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine61 (47%)
Electrical System45 (35%)
Other25 (19%)
Transmission & Powertrain21 (16%)
Brakes17 (13%)
Fuel System17 (13%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (12%)
Steering6 (5%)
Visibility & Wipers5 (4%)
Lane Departure3 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Kia Sportage Hybrid year has the most reported problems?: The 2023 model year leads with 98 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of the three years covered.
Is there a Kia Sportage Hybrid year to avoid?: NHTSA data does not place any Sportage Hybrid year in an avoid category; 2023 ranks worst among the three years due to complaint volume and its recall.
What is the top problem area for the Kia Sportage Hybrid?: Engine issues lead across all years with 61 complaints (47% share), followed by Electrical System problems at 45 complaints (35%).
Does the Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign, tied to the 2023 model year, with no do-not-drive recalls recorded.
Which Kia Sportage Hybrid year has the fewest complaints?: The 2024 model year has the fewest complaints at 18, with a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest among the covered years.