Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Kia Sportage has 6 recalls, 179 complaints.
6
Recalls
179
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
19V101000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may...
17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
15V360000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2011 Kia Sportage SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Update to NHTSA (ODI #11679186) Subject: Update to ODI Complaint #11679186 – Kia America Written Re... |
| May 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX], my 2011 Kia Sportage SX (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while I was driving. The vehicle rapidly... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the State ... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | ENGINE | I'm [XXX] from Brooks Alberta Canada. I purchased this car from a private seller here in Brooks last... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Ca... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KIA issue a recall for my vehicle. Visited the dealership as instructed and the replacement part was... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH she ... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving down the highway at 55 mph with the cruise control on and when I came to a stoplight w... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2011 kia sportage had a recall #23V65200. On [XXX] my radio started smoking and my headlights wou... |
| May 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | ENGINE | MY VEHICLE HAD A AN ILLUMINATED OIL LAMP ON THE CLUSTER AND AN OIL LEAK. ON [XXX] I TOOK MY 2... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The instrument cluster lights and gages stop working, service engine light stays on. The stereo and ... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I had the check engine light come on my Kia around September 2023. It stayed on and did not flash or... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Kia still doesn't have a remedy for the recall. It is 2024. I am still at risk |
| Jan 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Kia dealership sold me a used vehicle with an active and very recent URGENT safety recall with no re... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | See attached document for complaint |
| Dec 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owned a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated tha... |