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2012 Kia Sportage

The 2012 Kia Sportage has 454 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (73%) concerns engine. Next are electrical system (7%) and drivetrain & axles (5%).

At a glance

Complaints
454 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 73% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
21 to 25 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 to 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 2012 Kia Sportage has 454 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (73%) concerns engine. Next are electrical system (7%) and drivetrain & axles (5%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Kia Sportage

Recalls

The 2012 Kia Sportage is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Kia Sportage

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Kia Sportage. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 30 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Kia Sportage earned an overall rating of 4 to 5 out of 5 stars, depending on the version.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Sportage