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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, 1% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact noticed that the coolant level was low, and additional coolant was added. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loss of fluid. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The message “Hybrid System Failure” was displayed. The vehicle was restarted after several minutes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696302, filed 2025-10, 1,500 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202429%
202311%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Electrical system
37 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
23 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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