How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sportage, which is 10% of all 399 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Kia Sportage?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Sportage.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2017 Sportage?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Sportage is 37,000 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems on the 2017 Sportage?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this component area for the 2017 Sportage, with 0 fires reported.

How does the 2017 Sportage compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2017 model year shows 40 complaints at a 10% share, higher in raw count than most other Sportage years in this dataset, though 2011 also had a 13% share on fewer total complaints.

2017 Kia Sportage Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Kia Sportage, 10% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 37,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 40; 10% of 399
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 37,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the transmission disengaging or dropping out of gear while driving, with the engine revving until the driver lets off the gas.
Some report the transmission slipping gears intermittently, sometimes without any warning light, which in one case required a full transmission replacement.
Several describe a hesitation or delay of roughly 20 to 90 seconds where the transmission fails to fully engage before the vehicle can move forward normally.
One owner reported early upshifting starting around 12,000 miles that felt abnormal compared to expected shift patterns.
A separate case involved the vehicle rolling after being parked, with the transmission found in reverse instead of park despite the doors being locked.

When 2017 Kia Sportage transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 25, 2017, latest May 18, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to May 2026; peak Feb 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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 complaints does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?: NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Sportage, which is 10% of all 399 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Kia Sportage?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Sportage.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2017 Sportage?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Sportage is 37,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems on the 2017 Sportage?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this component area for the 2017 Sportage, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2017 Sportage compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2017 model year shows 40 complaints at a 10% share, higher in raw count than most other Sportage years in this dataset, though 2011 also had a 13% share on fewer total complaints.