How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this category for the 2013 Sportage, which is 5% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2013 Kia Sportage?

No related recall is listed in this data for the Transmission & Powertrain category, though several owner complaints mention a separate engine-related recall that did not cover their specific vehicle.

At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component category is 89,000 miles.

Did any 2013 Sportage transmission or powertrain complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported complaints in this category.

How does the 2013 Sportage compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2013 Sportage had 18 complaints (5% share) in this category, close to the 2012 model's 21 complaints (5% share), but fewer than the 2017 Sportage's 40 complaints (10% share).

2013 Kia Sportage Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Kia Sportage, 5% of its 381 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 89,000. No related recall is listed for this component category, though several owners reference a separate engine recall.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 5% of 381
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 89,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the shifter getting stuck between neutral and park, unable to press the release button to shift normally.
Several owners describe sudden engine seizure while driving, often preceded by a loud bang or knocking noise under the hood.
Some report the front axle breaking along with suspected transmission failure at moderate mileage.
Multiple owners mention a rod bearing failure that led to the engine or drivetrain locking up, sometimes at highway speed.
Owners note that dealers told them a similar recall exists for other 2013 Sportage engines, but their specific VIN was not covered.

When 2013 Kia Sportage transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2015, latest Nov 21, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Nov 2025; peak Jun 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sportage model year

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

20051 (1%)
20066 (5%)
20073 (4%)
200812 (12%)
20093 (4%)
20102 (10%)
201123 (13%)
201221 (5%)
201318 (5%)
20144 (3%)
20156 (4%)
20168 (6%)
201740 (10%)
201818 (11%)
20197 (10%)
20203 (2%)
20214 (8%)
20223 (7%)
202319 (10%)
20243 (4%)
20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Kia Sportage have?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this category for the 2013 Sportage, which is 5% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2013 Kia Sportage?: No related recall is listed in this data for the Transmission & Powertrain category, though several owner complaints mention a separate engine-related recall that did not cover their specific vehicle.
At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component category is 89,000 miles.
Did any 2013 Sportage transmission or powertrain complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported complaints in this category.
How does the 2013 Sportage compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2013 Sportage had 18 complaints (5% share) in this category, close to the 2012 model's 21 complaints (5% share), but fewer than the 2017 Sportage's 40 complaints (10% share).