NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Kia Sportage Insurance in California
NHTSA rated four versions of the 2026 Kia Sportage: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Sportage list 9 recall campaigns and 501 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Owner complaints
- 501
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Kia Sportage crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 9 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid SUV HEV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2026 | Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2026 | Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | Sportage HEV SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2026 Sportage — forward collision warning: standard & optional or standard.
Sportage recall campaigns, 2023–2026
9 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 7, 2024: 3, 2025: 1, 2026: 1.
- Electrical system ×3
- Air bags ×1
- Power train ×1
- Service brakes, hydraulic ×1
- Steering ×1
- Structure ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | January 27, 2026 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2026 |
| 25V874000 | December 17, 2025 | Trailer hitches | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 24V422000 | June 7, 2024 | Steering › electric power assist system | 2024 |
| 24V025000 | January 18, 2024 | Structure › body › roof and pillars | 2023, 2024 |
| 23V531000 | July 31, 2023 | Power train › automatic transmission › fluid/lubricant › pump | 2023 |
| 23V410000 | June 7, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic › power assist | 2023 |
| 23V298000 | April 26, 2023 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2023 |
| 22V878000 | November 28, 2022 | Air bags › side/window › curtain | 2023 |
| 22V651000 | August 29, 2022 | Electrical system › alternator/generator/regulator | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Sportage. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Sportage 2026 · Sportage PHEV 2026 · Sportage Hybrid 2026 · Sportage 2025 · Sportage PHEV 2025 · Sportage 2024 · Sportage PHEV 2024 · Sportage 2023 · Sportage PHEV 2023 · Sportage Hybrid 2023
Sportage owner complaints to NHTSA
501 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 98 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 301 | 28 | 1 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Electrical system132
- Engine90
- Forward collision avoidance67
- Service brakes63
- Vehicle speed control60
- Power train54
- Fuel/propulsion system38
- Structure25
NHTSA complaint records: Sportage Hybrid HEV 2026 · Sportage ICE 2026 · Sportage PHEV 2026 · Sportage 2025 · Sportage Hybrid 2025 · Sportage Plug-IN Hybrid 2025 · Sportage 2024 · Sportage Hybrid 2024 · Sportage Plug-IN Hybrid 2024 · Sportage 2023 · Sportage HEV 2023 · Sportage PHEV 2023
Coverage on a Sportage
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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