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2014 Kia Sportage Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 125 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kia dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Kia Sportage, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Kia Sportage owner complaints

Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sportage, describing incidents dated July 17, 2013 to October 18, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 75 complaints
  • Service Brakes 24 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 14 complaints
  • Electrical System 8 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints

Of the 125 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 125 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772792 · Filed

    While driving, acceleration was greatly reduced followed by a blinking check engine light and loud clanking and knocking sound

  • ODI #11771452 · Filed

    Vehicle suddenly has an engine knock. The engine light came on, starting flashing and the knock is very loud.

  • ODI #11767401 · Filed

    While traveling approximately 45 mph on a paved road, there was a sudden loud bang and the vehicle abruptly went to the right and left the roadway. A person who stopped at the accident scene also stated that he heard the bang. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled multiple times. After the…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Kia Sportage in 2 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA #22V051000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 2022 · Kia Motors America

Potentially affected: 126,747 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC227 · Owners notified April 26, 2022

Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak

NHTSA #18V907000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2018 · Kia Motors America

Potentially affected: 71,653 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC172 · Owners notified January 17, 2019 · Vehicles built December 30, 2010 – September 5, 2017 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Certification Label/ FMVSS 110

NHTSA #14V023000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported January 27, 2014 · Kia Motors Corporation

Potentially affected: 11,961 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC103 · Owners notified March 6, 2014 · Vehicles built September 30, 2013 – January 11, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Kia Sportage model years

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