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2006 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Kia Sportage, 15% of all 111 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
17
15% of 111
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2007, latest Apr 26, 2022.

2006 Kia Sportage brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2007Aug 2009Apr 2014Dec 2014Apr 2017Dec 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Apr 2022; peak Aug 2007 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sportage model year

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

  1. 20058 (12%)
  2. 200617 (15%)
  3. 200718 (23%)
  4. 200828 (29%)
  5. 200921 (26%)
  6. 20107 (35%)
  7. 201129 (16%)
  8. 201213 (3%)
  9. 201326 (7%)
  10. 201425 (20%)
  11. 201532 (22%)
  12. 201638 (29%)
  13. 201728 (7%)
  14. 201812 (7%)
  15. 20197 (10%)
  16. 202012 (8%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20222 (4%)
  19. 202334 (18%)
  20. 20247 (10%)
  21. 20255 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sportage have brake problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Kia Sportage, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Kia Sportage has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 17 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Kia Sportage?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sportage is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.