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2023 Kia Sportage Phev Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
19%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“When driving, I get random flashing lights on the Dashboard with a Warning indicator: ”Check Hybrid system. Stop safely”. It happened at least on 7 occasions while driving at high speed on a highway and while stopped at a traffic light. When the issue happens, the car triggers aggressive Warning sounds forcing me to stop on the side of the road, placing the car into Park and having to turn the vehicle off. On every occasion, the vehicle appears to have corrected itself after being shutoff. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633522, filed 2025-01

“PHEV vehicle: charging interrupted in the middle of the night. When attempting to reconnect the charger, a Charging unsuccessful message was given. A warning with Check Hybrid System appeared, as well as the check engine light. I cannot charge the car anymore and had to leave it at the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #11653278, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being charged, the battery failed to fully charge. The contact stated that the vehicle was only able to drive for 29 miles after being charged. The contact then stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to make a left turn or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the contact was concerned for his and other’s safety while on the roads. No warning light was illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11544778, filed 2023-09, 1,000 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024433%
2023319%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev

Engine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology