2024 Kia Sportage Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Kia Sportage has a Complaint Index of 70, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 71 complaints, 3 recalls, 7 crashes, and 9 injuries, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 20% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Sportage years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 71
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2024 Kia Sportage problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during front-impact crashes, including one at 22,500 miles involving a deer collision.
- Brake pedals reportedly became stiff or unresponsive, in one case failing to stop the vehicle before it hit a residence, at a median mileage of 6,100 miles for brake complaints.
- Forward Collision Assistance and lane-keeping systems were described as failing to warn or engage during crashes, or as pulling the steering wheel unexpectedly.
- Owners described sudden unintended acceleration at low speed while parking, with no foot on the accelerator.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on a highway, sending glass into the cabin.
- Windshields cracked after using the defrost function, and a windshield wiper was reported to malfunction and become stuck during a rain/snow mix.
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 gives the 2024 Sportage a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among the 21 model years with data. It is not the worst year, but it ranks worse than most other Sportage years.
- What are the main problems with the 2024 Kia Sportage?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 20% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 18% and Visibility & Wipers issues at 15%. Brake complaints had the lowest median mileage at failure, 6,100 miles.
- 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. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Sportage compare to other Sportage years?
- The 2024 model's Complaint Index of 70 is lower than 2023 (100), 2017 (95), 2012 (90), and 2020 (85), all rated Avoid, but higher than most Caution-rated years like 2021 (40) and 2022 (30).