Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Kia Sportage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 194 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 #24V025000 Roof Molding May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V531000 Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V410000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V298000 Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V878000 Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V651000 Loose Alternator Battery Nut NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 49 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Service Brakes 30 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 24 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
Of the 194 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 194 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Kia Sportage has several recall issues, including roof molding, transmission oil pump, and brake booster. Owner complaints broadly relate to unknown, electrical, and engine issues. While no major catastrophic failures are reported, the frequency of issues suggests average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| oil pump assembly | 15,000–35,000 miles | $700–$1,000 | occasional |
| alternator | 25,000–50,000 miles | $300–$500 | 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 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squealing brakes
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Engine stalling
- Unusual transmission noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Kia Sportage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.