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2024 Kia Sportage: common problems and reliability
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101 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Sportage?The 2024 Kia Sportage has 101 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Sportage?
Across the 29 Sportage model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2003) to 399 (2017). With 101 complaints, the 2024 Sportage sits below the model's median of 131.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Sportage
structure:body:roof and pillars
Campaign 24V025000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 24V422000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
trailer hitches
Campaign 25V874000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a polarized ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sportage. See the full Sportage owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sportage listings typically run $17,749–$24,718.
Other Sportage model years
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