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2021 Kia Sportage

The 2021 Kia Sportage has 68 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (44%) concerns engine. Next are electrical system (9%) and drivetrain & axles (6%).

At a glance

Complaints
68 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 44% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
21 to 26 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

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

Problems owners report

The 2021 Kia Sportage has 68 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (44%) concerns engine. Next are electrical system (9%) and drivetrain & axles (6%).

  • Engine 44%
  • Electrical system 9%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 4%
  • Fuel system 3%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Kia Sportage

Recalls

The 2021 Kia Sportage is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Sportage

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2021 Kia Sportage. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 30 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Kia Sportage earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Sportage