AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2021 Kia Sportage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Kia Sportage has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 54 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V703000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V137000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Of the 54 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 54 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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