Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls, 120 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
120
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...
22V051000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module cou...
14V023000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Kia Sportage SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Motor is knocking |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | My Kia engine was replaced under recall. The replacement engine triggered P1326 KSDS failure while I... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My truck consumes excessive engine oil. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ther... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2014 Kia Sportage (VIN: [XXX] ) that qualifies under Recall SC147 for engine seizure. The ve... |
| May 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2014 Kia Sportage experienced sudden and complete engine failure while I was driving on the highw... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle jerk... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear hatch door no longer opens. This could pose a safety risk in an emergency situation. Upon r... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the service engine wa... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving on an interstate, our vehicle experienced complete engine failure. It was towed to aut... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine has failed. Mechanic at home has found aluminum shavings in the cam shaft area. This model d... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine stopped working. And although there was a recall on this issue the dealership is demandin... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver side door has issues with opening from outside. |
| Sep 11, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal wa... |
| Jul 25, 2023 | ENGINE | Last Tuesday I was taking my Ill mother to the Dr 30 min away. All of a sudden the engine light came... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | ENGINE | The motor sputtered and died. Is there an engine recall on this vehicle? |
| Jun 27, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My car won’t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it’s the turbo boost sensor not only that I al... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving home from work on the expressway driving around 60 miles when my car out of no where s... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | ENGINE | I was driving on a road with an incline and as I accelerated up the hill I lost all power in my gas ... |