2022 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
The engine accounts for 22 of 46 complaints (48%) filed on the 2022 Kia Sportage, with a median failure mileage of 51,000 miles. No related recalls are listed, but two fires were reported among the sample complaints.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 48% of 46
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle catches fire under the hood or in the engine compartment, in one case while parked and in another while stopped at a red light.
- Engine loses power or drops into limp mode while driving, sometimes accompanied by an abnormal clicking sound and RPMs dropping sharply.
- Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving, then struggles to restart, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.
- Owners report low or no oil detected during service visits despite regular oil changes, followed by sputtering, stalling, or a lit oil pressure light.
- A ticking sound from the engine is heard along with a check engine light, which some dealers initially dismissed as normal.
- Radiator hose failure leading to engine overheating was reported, with the automaker declining to cover the repair.
When 2022 Kia Sportage engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 9, 2022, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Kia Sportage
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2022 Kia Sportage?
- Engine complaints make up 22 of the 46 total complaints filed for the 2022 Sportage, or 48% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Sportage engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2022 Kia Sportage engine as of the latest update.
- At what mileage do 2022 Sportage engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 51,000 miles.
- Have there been any fires reported with the 2022 Sportage engine?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data lists 2 fires associated with engine complaints on the 2022 Kia Sportage, with no reported crashes or injuries.