Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Sportage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Sportage has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 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 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Sportage has moderate reliability concerns with notable complaints about engine and electrical systems. The significant recall related to potential engine compartment fires also raises a red flag, but issues such as these are relatively contained and manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| hydraulic system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Battery check and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light coming on
- Unusual engine noises
- Difficulty starting vehicle
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Sportage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.