2014 Kia Sportage: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
122
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
31.1
Severity index
Severity index 31.1 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Kia Sportage ranks 121 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 13% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 71 | 58.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 19.7% |
| HYDRAULIC | 21 | 17.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 11.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 6.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 4.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 3.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 3.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 71 of 122 complaints (58.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V907000 | 19/12/2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The h |
| 22V051000 | 02/02/2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. |
| 14V023000 | 27/01/2014 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the c |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.