2022 Kia Sportage recalls and problems

The 2022 Kia Sportage has 1 recall and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 22V703000.
2022 Kia Sportage
Photo: 2022 Kia Sportage by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 Sportage model years — 23rd most.

1recalls
47complaints
6crashes
2fires
1injuries
33,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Trailer Hitches

Sep 19, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · 70,887 vehicles
Park outside

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine23
Electrical System8
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Visibility5
Trailer Hitches4
Unknown or other4
Fuel System3
Power Train3
Air Bags2
Seats2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022: 10 complaints20222023: 12 complaints2023122024: 8 complaints20242025: 5 complaints20252026: 12 complaints202612

2022 vs. other Kia Sportage years

2000: 304 complaints20002001: 228 complaints2002: 234 complaints2003: 4 complaints20032005: 68 complaints2006: 111 complaints2007: 77 complaints20072008: 98 complaints2009: 80 complaints2010: 20 complaints20102011: 181 complaints2012: 392 complaints2013: 381 complaints20132014: 125 complaints2015: 146 complaints2016: 134 complaints20162017: 404 complaints4042018: 166 complaints2019: 71 complaints20192020: 169 complaints2021: 54 complaints2022: 47 complaints20222023: 195 complaints2024: 75 complaints2025: 55 complaints20252026: 31 complaints202631

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Sportage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Kia Sportage, the latest from Sep 19, 2022 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (23), electrical system (8), forward collision avoidance (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2022 Kia Sportage?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.