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2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#3 most-complained of 3 Sportage Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid ranks 3rd of 3 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the three years. NHTSA lists 18 complaints, no recalls, and 1 crash, making it the strongest year in this short run.

Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
40.5
40 city / 41 hwy

Top 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine9 (50%)
  2. Electrical System4 (22%)
  3. Fuel System4 (22%)
  4. Brakes3 (17%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (17%)
  6. Other3 (17%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Cruise control has jumped unexpectedly to 110 mph and refused to respond to speed-down input, sometimes requiring a full vehicle restart to clear.
  • Owners report the vehicle came to an abrupt stop while driving around 30 mph, with seat belts failing to secure occupants during the event.
  • Automatic braking has triggered hard, unexplained stops on open roads with no obstacle present, sometimes locking the seatbelt.
  • The infotainment screen and instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, check engine light) have gone dark randomly while driving.
  • Some owners describe a loss of motive power at highway speed with a hybrid system warning message, requiring a jump-start procedure to resume driving.
  • Rattling from the rear of the vehicle and loss of control over bumps or potholes has been reported.
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2024 (6).

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
40 MPG
Highway
41 MPG
Combined
40.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Sportage Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict10098140.5
2024No verdict018040.5
2025No verdict5013040.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Sportage Hybrid has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the three model years with data, and no recalls, suggesting fewer reported problems than the 2023 or 2025 versions.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
Engine complaints are the largest category, making up 50% of all complaints (9 of 18), with a median failure mileage of 3,200 miles.
Does the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Sportage Hybrid, compared to 1 recall for the 2023 model year.
How does the 2024 Sportage Hybrid compare to other years?
It ranks 3rd worst of 3 years tracked, with 18 complaints versus 98 for 2023 and 13 for 2025, and its complaint index of 0 is lower than both other years.
What fuel economy does the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid get?
EPA rates it at 40.5 mpg combined (40 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.