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2007 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Kia Sportage, 22% of all 77 complaints for this model year. That is #16 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
17
22% of 77
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Kia Sportage engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2009, latest Mar 13, 2025.

2007 Kia Sportage engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2009Jul 2011Aug 2012Nov 2013Jun 2015Apr 2016Jan 2019Mar 2025
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Mar 2025; peak Dec 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sportage model year

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

  1. 20058 (12%)
  2. 200630 (27%)
  3. 200717 (22%)
  4. 200822 (22%)
  5. 200911 (14%)
  6. 20103 (15%)
  7. 201189 (49%)
  8. 2012331 (84%)
  9. 2013314 (82%)
  10. 201474 (61%)
  11. 201586 (59%)
  12. 201665 (50%)
  13. 2017234 (59%)
  14. 2018100 (61%)
  15. 201940 (57%)
  16. 202085 (53%)
  17. 202126 (51%)
  18. 202222 (48%)
  19. 202346 (24%)
  20. 202413 (18%)
  21. 202511 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Sportage have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Kia Sportage, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most engine complaints?
The 2012 Kia Sportage has the most engine complaints (331), compared with 17 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Kia Sportage?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Kia Sportage is classified under engine. 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.