2006 Kia Sportage Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Kia Sportage, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was parked in a parking lot at a grocery store inside shopping and came out to find my vehicle was hit in the rear bumper and the other driver drove off without leaving there information. I got in the car and started it noticed that my air bag light came on and did not go off.”
NHTSA complaint #10483255, filed 2012-11, 84,000 miles“Back in may of this year, I heard of a recall for gas tank straps on my car - so called Kia and they said tank straps had been recalled and corrosion protection (undercoating) was also a remedy that was covered by the recall. I arranged recall service at closest dealer (1 1/2 hours away) who ordered the tank straps for me. Unfortunately, once at the dealership, the service tech said that he could not replace the straps because he was concerned that the gas tank would fall apart due to corrosion along the welded seam of the tank a common problem known to Kia. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252159, filed 2019-08, 170,000 miles“I previously complained of repeated stuck accelerator pedal. At 179,510 miles accelerator pedal began twisting out of its standard position. An inspection revealed the bolt securing the accelerator pedal and the threaded hole in floor cracked and separated from the floor”
NHTSA complaint #11256294, filed 2019-09, 179,510 miles“Vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle which was traveling approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle was declared totaled due to the extensive front end damage. The airbag sensor was damaged and the airbags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10712824, filed 2015-04, 71,782 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10055496Jun 4, 2014Some kia sportage models vehicles are affected by corrosion which needs anti corrosion protection. 06/04/14
- 10109639Apr 30, 2014Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign
- 10109638Apr 30, 2014OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to…
- 10109637Apr 30, 2014DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2005-2010 MY…
- 10109636Apr 30, 2014DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional…
- 10109629Apr 30, 2014VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional…
- 10034495Sep 1, 2010Kia: application of additional anticorrosion treatment for rear floor members. Provides information relating to certain vehicles for procedure to apply additional anticorrosion…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 | 24 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 12% |
| 2002 | 23 | 10% |
| 2001 | 24 | 11% |
| 2000 | 31 | 10% |
| 1999 | 29 | 10% |
| 1998 | 26 | 9% |
| 1997 | 10 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sportage
38 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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