2013 Kia Sportage Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Sportage, 6% of all 381 complaints for the year, including 5 fires. The median mileage at failure was 87,000, and no related recall is listed for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 6% of 381
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 87,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting down completely while driving at highway speed, with all interior electronics going dark.
- Some owners describe engine compartment fires or smoke, occurring both while driving and while the vehicle was parked and off.
- Random dashboard warning lights illuminate while driving and stay lit after the vehicle is stopped.
- Headlights have shorted out without warning, in at least one case during heavy rain.
- Some owners report repeated battery drain requiring multiple battery replacements, along with a radio that shorted out.
- Intermittent air conditioning failure has been reported, where the system blows hot air at low speed but works only above a certain speed.
When 2013 Kia Sportage electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 14, 2015, latest Jul 23, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Kia Sportage
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Sportage?
- NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Sportage, which is 6% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Sportage electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Kia Sportage.
- Did the electrical problems cause any fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 fires among the 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Sportage, with no crashes or injuries reported.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2013 Kia Sportage?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 87,000 miles.