Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls, 379 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
379
Complaints
★★★★★
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...
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 ...
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
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Kia Sportage SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Driver side door will not open from the outside. Handle no longer operates. |
| Sep 27, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving in the carpool lane, the engine briefly cut-out and than a rattling sound was heard. ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | KIA America has rejected my appeal for an Engine replacement through the Recall , I had the KSDS, Kn... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Have been denied replacement of 2013 Kia Engine due to insufficient records. The KSDS had been insta... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 45 M... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coming to a gas station rest sto... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought my car and then I received a letter stating that it had 1 recall. I called KIA to schedule ... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | my vehicle, 2013/ SL Sportage recently suffered catastrophic engine failure. I received a renotifica... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine failed due to the knock sensor recall a known issue on my 2013 Kia Sportage the recall is ... |
| May 22, 2025 | TIRES | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while at a stop light, smoke was prese... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | ENGINE | MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND WENT AROUND A SEMI AND ALL OFTHE SUDDEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHE ALMOST GO... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Problem with the BCM, my signal lights, headlights and beeper is not working. My power lock doesn't ... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ENGINE | My car has a recall on the engine due to the chance it could catch fire. I brought my car to the dea... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I received a recall notification last year, I live about an hr and a half away from the nearest Kia ... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ENGINE | I have owned this vehicle for two years and last week the engine started making a load noise after s... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | engine is seized due to overheating |