How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is 18% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid transmission or hybrid system?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.

Did any of these powertrain complaints involve a crash?

Yes, one crash is linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid, with no fires or injuries reported.

What kind of powertrain failures do 2023 Sportage Hybrid owners report?

Owners describe the hybrid system failing to switch from EV to gas mode, sudden loss of power at speed, limp mode after warning messages, and AWD/4WD error codes that appear only while driving.

Does the 2023 Sportage Hybrid have more powertrain complaints than the 2024 or 2025 models?

Yes, the 2023 model year shows 18 complaints (18% share) compared to 1 complaint (6% share) for 2024 and 2 complaints (15% share) for 2025.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, 18% of all 98 complaints filed for the year. One crash and no fires are linked to this problem area, and no related recalls are on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 18% of 98
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the hybrid system failing to switch from EV mode to the gasoline engine, causing sudden loss of forward power while driving.
Some describe the vehicle entering limp mode after a "check hybrid system" warning, restricting speed to a crawl on highways.
Others report the accelerator becoming unresponsive at highway speed while a "Check Hybrid system. Stop safely" message displayed on the dash.
A pattern of AWD/4WD error messages appearing only while driving, with codes clearing once the vehicle is shut off, was also reported.
One owner reported a delay and weak power when accelerating from a stop, with shaking during transitions between gas and battery power.
One owner described the vehicle rolling out of park after being parked and stepping off the brake, resulting in a crash.

When 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2023, latest Aug 4, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sportage Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202318 (18%)
20241 (6%)
20252 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is 18% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid transmission or hybrid system?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.
Did any of these powertrain complaints involve a crash?: Yes, one crash is linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Sportage Hybrid, with no fires or injuries reported.
What kind of powertrain failures do 2023 Sportage Hybrid owners report?: Owners describe the hybrid system failing to switch from EV to gas mode, sudden loss of power at speed, limp mode after warning messages, and AWD/4WD error codes that appear only while driving.
Does the 2023 Sportage Hybrid have more powertrain complaints than the 2024 or 2025 models?: Yes, the 2023 model year shows 18 complaints (18% share) compared to 1 complaint (6% share) for 2024 and 2 complaints (15% share) for 2025.