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2015 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
21%of 146 total for the year
Median mileage
85,661miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Kia Sportage, 21% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,661 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“The current Kia Recall for the HECU related to the braking system/potential for an engine fire has been open since February. As an owner I received the letter in March. I have contacted both a dealership and Kia directly but have received no information regarding a helpful timeline for when the repair will be available. This has left me unable to use my vehicle for fear of an incident and injury to me and my family. …”

NHTSA complaint #11472224, filed 2022-07

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was diagnosed as faulty brake rotors, and calipers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11509333, filed 2023-02, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11642762, filed 2025-02, 134,644 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to a dealer to have it diagnosed for rough engine functioning. The contact stated that the dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed to have the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was returning to his residence at approximately 30 MPH, when the vehicle's engine began to shake and had a loud explosion. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11461533, filed 2022-04, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11557867, filed 2023-12, 80,000 miles

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 2015 Kia Sportage

Engine
84 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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