Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Kia Sportage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 46 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Trailer Hitches 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 46 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 46 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Kia Sportage has an average reliability rating. Complaints are primarily about the engine and electrical system, while a recall exists for the trailer hitch harness. Otherwise, the vehicle shows no critical systemic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 15,000–30,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| forward collision avoidance | 25,000–45,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 45,000 miles
- Replacing air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Unusual engine noise
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Forward collision sensor issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia Sportage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.