KnownCarProblems2022 Kia Sportage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sportage, most often about the engine (48% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is 23rd of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia Sportage problems
Engine
22 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, she observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, where she opened the hood of the vehicle and observed flames coming from the engine. The fire department extinguished…
Was traveling northbound on i5 between lacey and dupont, washington. Vehicle was in cruise at 65, then it suddenly went into limp mode. I was in the furthest right lane possible on the highway, and rpms drastically dropped to below 1,000. I was able to get the vehicle pulled over to the right shoulder safely while the…
Electrical
8 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage lx. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH to get onto the highway, the contact accelerated; however, the driver in front of her stopped abruptly. The contact crashed into the rear end of the driver in front. The forward collision sensor warning light did not…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an alert on the instrument panel that stating "warning - system overheating". The contact checked the coolant level, and the level was at the operational level; however, the A/C was not…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking.
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an explosion and observed that the moon roof glass had shattered, sending glass down into the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it…
Equipment
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v703000 (trailer hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 9%Fuel system
3 complaints · 7%Transmission
3 complaints · 7%Was traveling northbound on i5 between lacey and dupont, washington. Vehicle was in cruise at 65, then it suddenly went into limp mode. I was in the furthest right lane possible on the highway, and rpms drastically dropped to below 1,000. I was able to get the vehicle pulled over to the right shoulder safely while the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia Sportage recalls
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc249.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 sorento, 2021-2022 sorento hybrid (hev), 2022-2023 sorento plug-in hybrid (phev), and 2017-2022 sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (pcb) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Kia Sportage
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints); driver assistance (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 19, 2022 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia Sportage?
- It is 23rd of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.