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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
37 21% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at 13 MPH from an exit and entering a roundabout, a right turn on an incline was attempted to be made when the vehicle veered in the left direction independently violently. The contact also stated the driver assist was engaged and the vehicle went off to the side of the road and over an embankment where the vehicle came to a stop.

Reported at 8,000 miles, January 2025 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Reported at 104,000 miles, July 2026

Other problems reported for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Electrical system problems in other years

  • 2027
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023

Electrical system problems across all Kia models