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2022 Kia Sportage: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2022 Kia Sportage — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 42 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 55% of 2022 SUVs. Engine leads the reports (33%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
42
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 55% of 2022 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (33% of 42 reports), followed by electrical system (12%).
+ 5 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 42 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11585257, ODI 11468689, ODI 11740300, ODI 11728942, ODI 11724879.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Trailer Hitches · 22V703000Details +Close −
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: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 Kia Sportage SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 22 | 26 | 23 |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2022 Kia Sportage: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Kia Sportage?
Owners filed 42 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Kia Sportage — fewer complaints than 55% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Kia Sportage?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (33% of complaints) and electrical system (12%).
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2022 Kia Sportage, covering components such as trailer hitches. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Sportage get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Sportage between 21 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.