YearToAvoid

2009 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Kia Sportage, 26% of all 80 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,249 miles.

Brakes complaints
21
26% of 80
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
60,249 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2010, latest Oct 2, 2023.

2009 Kia Sportage brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2010Jun 2013Feb 2015Jul 2016Jul 2018May 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Oct 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Kia Sportage

  1. NHTSA 22V800000Oct 24, 2022Brakes71,704 vehiclesPark Outside

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.

    Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.

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 2009 Kia Sportage have brake problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Kia Sportage, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,249 miles.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Kia Sportage has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Kia Sportage?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Sportage concerns the brake: 22V800000.

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.