2014 Kia Sportage Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Sportage years
The 2014 Kia Sportage ranks 14th of 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 13 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Sportage years. NHTSA lists 122 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 fire, with Engine problems making up 61% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 26 hwy
Top 2014 Kia Sportage problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden stalling with a burning odor, later diagnosed as oil not reaching the engine and requiring an engine replacement.
- Some report nonstop bucking or hesitation while driving with white smoke from the tailpipe and no warning light.
- Panoramic sunroofs have reportedly shattered or exploded while driving, sometimes scattering glass onto the driver and back seats.
- In two separate incidents, airbags failed to deploy during rollover or guardrail crashes at low speeds.
- One owner reported the air conditioning compressor failing shortly after a routine oil change, with hot air suddenly coming from the vents.
2014 Kia Sportage recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V051000Feb 2, 2022Brakes126,747 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
- NHTSA 18V907000Dec 19, 2018Engine71,653 vehicles
Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
- NHTSA 14V023000Jan 27, 2014Other11,961 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.
2014 Kia Sportage fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Sportage years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Kia Sportage reliable?
- Compared with other Sportage model years, the 2014 has a Complaint Index of 13, the lowest among the years listed, earning a "Best" verdict. NHTSA records 122 complaints and 3 recalls for this year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Kia Sportage?
- Engine issues are the top concern, accounting for 74 of 122 complaints (61%), with a median failure mileage of 95,500 miles.
- Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a brake HECU module recall shared with 2014-2016 Sportage and K900 vehicles, an engine fuel pipe recall tied to prior engine replacements, and a tire pressure label correction.
- How does the 2014 Sportage compare to other years like 2012 or 2017?
- The 2014 model performs much better than the 2012 (Complaint Index 87, Avoid) and 2017 (Complaint Index 93, Avoid), which had far higher complaint counts and were rated Avoid.
- What mileage do engine problems typically show up at in the 2014 Sportage?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 95,500 miles for engine-related complaints in the 2014 Sportage.