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2025 Kia Sportage electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 15 complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 16% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Dash resets and you loose instruments for a few seconds. When they come back they are inaccurate. This has happened many times and have had the car to the dealer twice who cannot replicate the issue. Warning lamps did illuminate for a second then goes away. vehicle has had less than 300 miles on it when this first started

March 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine experienced difficulty cranking. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift gear. The contact stated that the engine revved up, but the transmission failed to properly shift gear. The Auto START/STOP light was orange.

Reported at 18,000 miles, December 2025

Electrical system problems in other years

Electrical system problems across all Kia models