2024 Kia Sportage Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Sportage years
The 2024 Kia Sportage has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 6th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 71 complaints, 3 recalls, and 7 crashes, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 20% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2024 Kia Sportage problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other20 (28%)
- Electrical System14 (20%)
- Engine13 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (13%)
- Brakes7 (10%)
- Structure & Body7 (10%)
- Airbags4 (6%)
- Steering4 (6%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a front-impact crash with a deer at 77 MPH, with median mileage across airbag complaints at 22,500 miles.
- Brake pedal reportedly went stiff and failed to stop the vehicle while parking, at a median mileage of 6,100 miles for brake complaints, leading to a collision with a residence.
- Owners describe the ECU malfunctioning and airbags not deploying when expected, with error codes present but no immediate dealer action taken.
- Lane keeping and forward collision assist systems reportedly took over steering unexpectedly in rain, pulling the vehicle toward another lane on its own.
- Forward Collision Assistance reportedly failed to warn or engage before a front-end crash, and airbags did not deploy despite the impact.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on the highway, with glass entering the cabin and striking occupants.
2024 Kia Sportage recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V874000Dec 17, 2025Structure & Body5,046 vehicles
Trailer hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
- NHTSA 24V422000Jun 7, 2024Steering1,075 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
- NHTSA 24V025000Jan 18, 2024Structure & Body101,049 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
2024 Kia Sportage fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 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.
2024 compared with other Sportage years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia Sportage reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 67 for the 2024 Sportage, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years, so it earns a Caution verdict relative to other Sportage years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Kia Sportage?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 20% of the 71 complaints, followed by Engine issues at 18% and Visibility & Wipers at 15%.
- Does the 2024 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Sportage covering a tow hitch harness software issue, a motor-driven power steering circuit board that can short circuit, and roof molding that may loosen and detach.
- How does the 2024 Sportage compare to other bad years?
- The 2024 model's Complaint Index of 67 is lower than the 2023 (100), 2017 (93), and 2012 (87) model years, which carry Avoid verdicts, but it is still worse than most other Sportage years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Sportage?
- The 2024 Sportage is rated at 27 mpg combined (24 city / 31.5 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400.