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2014 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
19%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
90,531miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Kia Sportage, 19% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,531 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“My car won’t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it’s the turbo boost sensor not only that I almost crashed when I pushed on the brakes a little bit”

NHTSA complaint #11533402, filed 2023-07

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11471184, filed 2022-06, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, added pressure and pumping of the brake pedal was needed to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was currently awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,062.”

NHTSA complaint #11543923, filed 2023-09, 121,062 miles

“Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.”

NHTSA complaint #11557805, filed 2023-12

“2014 Kia Sportage. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 22v051. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were not yet available.”

NHTSA complaint #11478170, filed 2022-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026621%
2025611%
202479%
20233418%
202224%
2020138%
2019710%
2018117%
2017266%
20163828%
20153121%
20142419%
2013257%
2012113%
20112514%
2010630%
20091519%
20082323%
20071216%
2006109%
200569%
20022511%
20012712%
20005418%
19994415%
19987123%
19971911%
19961526%
1995611%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sportage

Engine
73 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Sportage

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