Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Sportage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Sportage has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 404 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
- NHTSA #18V907000 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V862000 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 222 complaints
- Unknown or Other 69 complaints
- Electrical System 63 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Structure 24 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 21 complaints
Of the 404 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 28 a fire; across all 404 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Sportage has below-average reliability due to significant engine and electrical issues. Multiple recalls, including for potential fires, coupled with high complaint counts, particularly for the engine, contribute to its lower rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $3,000–$5,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- battery replacement
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sounds
- burning smell from engine
- dashboard warning lights
- brake pedal vibration
- irregular fuel consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Sportage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.