Kia Sportage Reviews

Recently bought Sportage hybrid X-Line for nearly $40,000, to find out no way to connect garage opener to my vehicle. This is standard in other manufacturers on higher-end models. Ridiculous! I compared X-Line with top model SX Prestige, Homelink was not mentioned in either trim and no package offered to add it. Feel like I wasted my money.

DO NOT BUY A KIA!!!! I bought a used 2022 Kia Sportage and the engine needs to be replaced. I’ve only had the car for 18 months. It was burning a lot of oil, this is a known problem with Kia. They denied my claim and I will never ever look at a Kia again. Once again STAY AWAY FROM KIA. THEY DO NOT CARE.

Our new 2025 Kia Sportage was sold to us with a defective master cylinder. Lucky my husband knew what to do or we would have had no brakes. Kia did replace the master cylinder but we had no car for a week. This week we had a tire blow out the side wall while traveling. The car now has 10,000 miles on it. Kia would do nothing to replace the tire. I am uncomfortable with a new car having such dangerous problems! Never again would I buy a Kia. The dealership and Kia would not leave these problems up to the new owners. I would give it back if I could.

Put $20,000 cash on a Sportage and has constant snapping sound near A pillar. Had it in 3 times, once for 16 days, and they can hear it but can't find/diagnose so stuck with it as is. Bought with 7 miles on it. If you see this and still buy it's on you. If you don't see this and buy I am sooooo sorry I didn't reach you first.

I bought a 2025 KIA Sportage plug-in hybrid in February of 2025, and when it had only 3,973 miles on it, I discovered that coolant had leaked into my oil. I found this out when I took it in to have the oil changed. (I was unable to get an appointment at my local KIA dealer - they never called me back after I left two messages with them.) The knowledgeable people where I took my car to get an oil change drew up a sample of the "oil" that they found in the pan and placed it in a plastic bottle for me to show KIA, telling me that I should not even drive the car to the KIA dealer service. Thus, the car was towed to my local KIA dealer in Concord, CA.

My Kia Sportage was part of a class action lawsuit that caused the engine to fail at 140,000. I was never notified and when the engine failed I was told I could not get it covered because I didn't do some upgrade.... that I was never notified of. Mind you, I financed this car through Kia and they sure would have gotten ahold of me if I missed a payment but couldn't seem to send me the recall notice. Never buying a Kia again.

I purchased a 2021 Kia Sportage that began experiencing electrical issues in its second year. The vehicle has been in service at least 10 times for the same unresolved problem. Each visit resulted in temporary fixes, and the cases were repeatedly closed without identifying or correcting the root cause. The vehicle was placed under Lemon Law consideration, yet Kia and its service departments continued closing cases without a permanent resolution. Customer Care was unresponsive and ultimately refused further responsibility, citing mileage despite the long-standing defect. This experience shows a lack of accountability and serious concern for consumer protection. Very disappointing.

We bought a new Kia Sportage GT line in July 2025. Today (24 Jan 2026) we are unable to open the driver side door from inside. When we called Shelly Motors (dealer from whom we purchased the car) we were given appointment on a Feb 26 with no other recourse. This is the customer service. Please beware.

Over the past 15 years, we have generally had positive experiences with Montrose Kia. But things have changed. Our most recent visit on Wednesday, December 17th, was for a routine oil change that typically requires approximately one hour. Instead, the visit extended to nearly three hours due to delays and lack of clear communication. During this visit, we spoke with service dept. regarding initiating an oil consumption test. Our vehicle is currently consuming approximately one quart of oil every 500 miles, which we understand is a known issue associated with these engines.

I bought the 2024 Sportage, I commute a lot for work. This is the worst riding vehicle I have ever owned. Every bump crack or crevice in the road you feel. Passengers in the back feel like they get whipped around. It feels like there’s no suspension. I have taken it in twice to the dealership and both times they tell me it drives fine. Now my car shakes hard when stopping. I have an appt to take it in. I will update my issues then.

I got my Kia Sportage brand new it is a 2023. I have had to get it towed 3 time. The most recent one was because the gas stopped working when I was on a main road. I was stuck on a main road unable to move, mind you my car is still under warranty. So it got towed to the dealership. The first day they said it was a fuel line blockage the next day they called me and told me it was a transmission issue that they needed to contact Kia to get permission to get it fixed. The day after that they called me telling me they were told to reset something and I could come pick it up. I asked them how is resetting something gonna stop it from happening again. They could not answer me.

We bought a 2024 KIA Sportage PHEV. My wife drives it approximately 18-20 miles each way to work every day. We charge it every evening and seldom use the gasoline engine. This is the perfect vehicle for someone that works within 20-30 miles from home and it still gets over 30 mph on road trips. Right now, it shows that it gets 320 mph because she seldom uses the gasoline engine. I highly recommend.

I’m sharing my experience with a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid that showed a P0420 code (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) at just 78,000 miles. I immediately visited the dealership, but the check engine light had turned off during inspection. I was told to return when it came back. By the time it did, the mileage had reached 89,000—and Kia refused to cover the $6,235.12 repair, citing the 80,000-mile warranty limit.

I've been driving Kia since 2012, different models but it is going in manufacturing it my Sportage 2023 suddenly I've noticed that there a 2 cut in driver side cushion and door seal which is in picture which is attached to the review. I've collected the dealer and the manufacturer told me we can't do nothing about.

Don't make a bad decision and even think about purchasing a Kia. I have 2 of them. One is a 2014 Cadenza, which, knock on wood has been awesome for me to own and drive. No issues. The second one is a 2014 Sportage SX. Problems all of the time. In 2019 we were without the car for 4 months. Engine issue that was never recalled, but after during this time we were told that a new engine was coming, and then not. Installed a fix and gave us a complete warranty that encompassed full maintenance on the vehicle and fixes for all engine and drivetrain issues for the life of the vehicle that would extend to us and any new owners. Simple and easy. Since then the engine needed to be replaced in 2024 and differential in 2025 at no cost to us. Had many sensors that needed to be replaced over this period of time, which I have forgotten about, but numerous. No charge.

I have a 2023 Kia Sportage. The Apple CarPlay intermittently stops working. This has been happening for almost a year. I've take the car to two different Kia dealerships and they both say it can't be fixed. This is unbelievable.

New 2024 Sportage now has 8k miles. Dealership: Pricing was shady, tried to overcharge for numerous things. Added on these "packages" that give you nothing but cost $5000. Typical slimy used car salesman type stuff. Stick to your guns, don't pay for what you don't want. Walk out if they don't respond like a normal human being. Car itself, tons of issues but all "minor" and they can't replicate them so according to them "that's just how Kias work". Ok, if that's the case then never buying one again and I wouldn't recommend anyone else buy one either

It is an embarrassment..... Why won't Kia stand behind their cars and make this right? Guess if your car is over 3 years old, Kia is done with you!!!

Kia does not stand behind their cars or their warranty. Purchased 2019 Sportage new. Engine failed while still under warranty. Car well maintained. Charging me $6800 to replace engine or $3000 to buy the car.

I'm so sad. I love my 2014 Kia Sportage but there is a class action lawsuit out. My car still doesn't have the theft software that's supposed to be in it. I've had so many problems out of it. Progressive insurance dropped me because they said it was a high risk car with theft. What to do? I don't know what to do.

Kia doesn't reimburse for car rentals when repairing issues covered by warranty. They say they might reimburse, but it has been over 75 days since I submitted my invoices for over $500 in car rental expenses. I had to take the car in due to an engine malfunction. The Sportage had less than 8,000 miles on it and I'm leasing it. The dealer charged me $375 to do the diagnosis, then reversed that charge after they realized it's an engine failure. Also the window on the passenger side wouldn't roll down. I called today, Oct 15, and was told it will likely be another 60 days before they reimburse my rental expense.

We needed urgent repairs on our 2013 Kia Sportage and were towed into the Bannister Kia dealership in Chilliwack, BC on July 9, 2024. Though the staff were quite helpful there, Kia Canada could not supply the needed part, a flywheel, AT ALL. Fortunately, Kia's mechanic creatively found the part on a U.S. site called rockauto.com and over a week later, it arrived.

I bought a 2023 Kia Sportage and my transmission was done in 2 years, I take it back and the brain was me in selling me a car and did not take the one I have. So now I'm in death, don't know what to do, Daytona Beach it was.

Do not buy a Kia Sportage!!!! Oil consumption issue. I have a 2018 kia sportage- only 117 000 kms. Kia is horrible to deal with and blamed the oil consumption on me because I changed my oil every 5000-7000km. They said it had to be very 5k km.... I haven't never heard of there to be an exact number for oil changes. I still went more than 4 times a year. Another issue! Is a misfire. Just spent $3700 in repairs for a brand new valve!! Just please don't ever buy a kia. Or deal with kia sherwood park alberta. Robbery!!!

The new car registration department first let me leave with a new tag and everything then I was called because they gave me a wrong plate number???? So, I went in and now it's been months and I haven't received the registration. Calling Kia customer service is horrible also. Stay away from Kia.

Bought a brand-new 2023 Kia SPORTAGE. My Sportage broke after 7 months. The car is covered under warranty, but my car has been at the dealer for over 16 days and the parts have not even been ordered yet. They gave me a tiny car that my mother and brother can not even fit into. I asked to have my payment waived until the Sportage was fixed, but they told me they could not do anything.

I purchased 2 identical 2023 Kia Sportage. Contacted KIA consumer affairs for 2 warranty claims. You are treated like a piece of nothing and it takes them 6 weeks to get back to you. In the meantime, you are without a car. It is disgusting that they can get away with it. So after 3 weeks they finally fixed claim one and installed the parts incorrectly causing another $6000.00 in damages of which they will not pay. Sticking me with the bill. STAY as far away from this company as you can.

Don't purchase a KIA. 2017 Sx Sportage with 70k miles and the engine just went on it. Kia did approve the warranty because I had all paperwork and recalls but 6 month wait. No loaner and they don't fully cover the rental. They are horrible! Thousands waiting for new engines and thousands not getting approved. This is not normal! Insurances denying KIAs and some parking lots won't let you park there. Don't buy a KIA. Heed my warning.

My 2015 Kia Sportage ex only had 46000 miles on it when the engine catastrophically failed. The service techs at Campbel Kia in Missoula Montana decided it would be fun to have the service manager stand In front of my car and rev the flooded engine and get oil and radiator fluid all over him while" diagnosing my car". And Kia corporate wouldn't honor the powertrain 100,000 warranty. I am waiting for Kia to have another recall and or join a joint lawsuit as I see the trouble EVERYONE is having with Kia. I will never buy another Kia ever and if I can save anyone from this total failure. Heed my words. DO NOT BUY KIA.

I spoke with the dealership about the paint peeling off my car and also googled Kia paint issues and found several complaints have been made regarding the Pearl White Paint. The dealership suggested I voice my opinion here. I've owned 2 Kia Sorentos and have loved them. They are very nice-looking cars until the paint starts coming off. I was told at the dealership it's not just Kia's. The problem is with the Pearl White Paint. I understand it's not a safety issue but it's an eye sore to pay for the top-of-the-line limited edition which I constantly get asked about and now people just point at the peeling paint. I'm afraid to wash it!!! I love my car I just wish I could love how it looks!!!

I purchased a 2017 Kia Sportage which began to give me engine issues 2 years ago. I am out tons of money in repair bills, tons of time in phone calls, missed work and a lot of stress. This vehicle qualifies for engine replacement under a class action lawsuit but no one will help you. Everyone from the dealership to Kia Consumer Affairs gives you the same speech. My SUV’s oil consumption is ridiculous and has led to multiple engine issues but until your rod bearings don’t pass their test they will do nothing. Even though my rod bearings are clearly failing and causing issue after issue it somehow is my obligation to cover the expense of these repairs. It’s absolutely absurd!

Projector headlights have only a 5ft distance. No reflective surface in housing, very dangerous. Replacements are very expensive with no assurance that they're any better. Need to issue a recall and replace at little or no cost for new and used vehicles.

I purchased a 2923 Kia Sportage Hybrid. There was something off in the way it rides. I checked my tires and there is a HUGE 9” weight on my front right tire. I called Good Year who told me a tire requiring that much weight should not be used. He also told me the tires on my SUV are basic passenger vehicle tires and not designed for the additional load of a top heavy vehicle (SUV). Kia refuses to address either issue and so does the dealer. So if you are buying a Kia, keep in mind that once you leave the dealer no one gives a ** and you are just considered an annoyance. My first and last Kia! Don’t make the same mistake.

If you own, lease, plan on buying, or know someone with a KIA vehicle, you're going to want to read our story. It's a cautionary tale that will make you re-evaluate your current opinions about KIA and what type of business they provide: So a few weeks ago, my husband, Hunter, was on his way to work. He was driving my 2013 KIA Sportage, in an effort for us to save some gas money with all the miles he drives for work.

Engine on Kia Sportage seized. I did not get an update done in 2018 (I probably did get a notice in 2018, but do not recall - I get so much junk mail from Kia....likely ignored). So, Kia will not cover the seized engine even though the updated would not have prevented the engine issue. Time to go shop for another vehicle - NOT a Kia or company associated with Kia.

Shop anywhere else but KIA. Got my car at KIA Wagner, MA less than 3 months ago and it is been on the shop for 5 days now, between there and Kia in Lancaster, MA for different issues. The car shutting off while driving twice, the car now doesn't lock or unlock, and they can't figure it out. Piece of junk!

The engine on my 2013 Kia Sportage suddenly went out in the same exact way outlined in a recent recall on the 2013 Kia Sportage but Kia refuses to repair the engine. I tried contacted the corporation directly with no resolve. They basically said by phone that my car is out of warranty so I’d have to pay for the engine myself at $10,000 to replace! I researched this vehicle for months before I purchased it, now I am regretful in my purchase from Kia!

My 2013 Kia Sportage started having issues in the winter of 2018. It was lagging and making grinding sounds. Finally after many contacts Kia replaced the Engine with a brand new one in February of 2019 advising me that there were metal shavings in the engine that were basically their fault. The engine was fully replaced. Then a check engine light came on 5/2020 and the code was mechanical failure. Full failure of the engine they supplied me with. And as it was 15 months it was beyond the one year of the warranty. And customer service said they could do nothing for us. So Kia makes the manufacturing error, replaces the engine with one that fails and doesn’t stand up to their product. I have a car that is worthless and none of it is our fault. I would never buy another Kia again. This is not how a company should stand behind their product.

I purchased my 2020 Kia Sportage the end of October 2019. Obviously that is winter and I haven't had to use my AC. At Christmas I went to South GA and it was hot, I turned on the AC it was blowing hot air. I didn't feel I need to run down to the dealer (Atlanta West Kia) to it repaired since it should be covered by the warranty and its winter, I thought I would have them look at it when I took it in for an oil change. I took my car on Friday (01/24/2020) and dropped off at the dealer to have the oil changed and my AC checked. At 1 pm and hours of trying to see what was going on, I find out my compressor is out (they say it has a pinhole leak) I need a new one. But then I was informed it was not covered by the warranty and I will have to pay $1500 to repair it on a car I haven't even made the 4th payment on yet. I am livid. I have filed a complaint with consumer affairs.

I felt I needed to warn people about this dealer and this company. Back in July of 2019 my husband and I purchased 2 brand new Kia Sportage’s from this dealer. We were sick of leasing and wanted a affordable and reliable car, where we didn’t have to worry about repairs. A month later I receive a recall notice from Kia about the faulty engines and that I could have engine failure. They offered us a sensor that will warn us that the engine is about to blow. It stated that the car goes into this like airplane mode and that we had only so many miles to get it to a Kia dealers from them to honor any repairs to the engine. They stated that they would know how long you drove on it in that condition but there is no way for us to know. Furthermore they don’t tell you how long or how many miles you have before it blows. They just state to bring it in as soon as the sensor goes off.