2023 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage, 18% of all 190 complaints that year, tied to recall 23V410000 for a misaligned brake booster diaphragm causing loss of power brake assist. The median mileage at failure was 10,000, and 7 crashes and 3 injuries were reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 18% of 190
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power at moderate speeds, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Vehicle fails to decelerate when the brake pedal is pressed, leading to collisions with other vehicles or fixed objects.
- Owners tie brake failure to the brake booster, matching the part covered by recall 23V410000.
- Some owners report waiting for recall repair parts that were unavailable and were told not to drive the vehicle in the meantime.
- A few complaints describe sudden unintended acceleration instead of braking response when the pedal was depressed.
When 2023 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 9, 2023, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 Kia Sportage
- NHTSA 23V410000Jun 7, 2023Brakes98,944 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
Brakes complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V410000, reported June 7, 2023, covers a brake booster diaphragm that may become misaligned and cause a vacuum leak, resulting in loss of power brake assist. Dealers inspect and replace the brake booster free of charge.
- How common are brake complaints on the 2023 Sportage?
- NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 18% of the 190 total complaints filed for that year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2023 Sportage is 10,000 miles.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 crashes and 3 injuries for the 2023 Kia Sportage.