KnownCarProblems2024 Kia Sportage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Sportage, most often about the other or unspecified (29% of complaints). It is 18th of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2024 Kia Sportage problems
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 29%Electrical
14 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the engine intermittently hesitated and the vehicle almost shut off. The contact stated that the start/stop button was depressed to shut off the vehicle; however, the button became…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield cracked without impact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer; the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded. The contact stated that there was no evidence of an impact on the sunroof glass. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a collision center for…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, adaptive cruise control.
Engine
10 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the engine intermittently hesitated and the vehicle almost shut off. The contact stated that the start/stop button was depressed to shut off the vehicle; however, the button became…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
Brakes
7 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to park in his residential carport, the brake pedal was depressed the brake pedal was stiff and did not move down as intended. The contact used excessive force but the vehicle failed to come to a stop. The vehicle collided with the screen…
Air bags
4 complaints · 6%The contact owned a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 77 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-impact crash with a large-sized deer. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that two minor children were seated in the rear seat. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No injuries…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Kia Sportage recalls
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 19, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc319.
Full defect summary
Kia 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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 15, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc292.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 sportage and 2022-2024 carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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 2024 Kia Sportage
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Sportage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (21 complaints); electrical (14 complaints); visibility and wipers (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sportage have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2025 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Kia Sportage?
- It is 18th of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints, with 73 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.