The 2022 Kia Sportage has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag dealership service and warranty claim disputes: poor communication, lengthy repair times, denials of coverage for known issues (e.g., engine oil consumption, failed components). frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Kia Sportage vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 15 Sportage model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2010) to 383 (1998). With 42 complaints, the 2022 Sportage sits belowthe model's median of 122.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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