Before buying a used 2025 Kia Sportage, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
2025 Kia Sportage SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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52 complaints filed with NHTSA (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Sportage FWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) | 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg) | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Kia 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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.