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Fuel systemPart report

2022 Kia Sportage Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Kia Sportage, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“While driving my 2022 Kia Sportage, the brakes suddenly stopped responding. I pressed the brake pedal hard several times and the vehicle did not slow down or stop at all. There was no braking pressure and no warning lights. Because the brakes failed completely, I crashed directly into a guardrail. The airbags deployed on impact. This was not driver error, it was a sudden and total brake system failure. The vehicle is currently in a wreck yard and requires immediate manufacturer inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #11701175, filed 2025-11

“Engine will not start consistently. Will take two to four attempts to start, and engine will sputter when it finally does catch and start. Electrical equipment not affected (battery inspected twice). The car will also randomly jerk and/or speed up when driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11460241, filed 2022-04

“Vehicle developed a cylinder 3 misfire that progressed to engine failure. The engine began running rough and lost power during normal operation. Dealer diagnosed internal engine damage and advised that a complete engine replacement is required. Prior to failure, the vehicle experienced significant oil loss, with oil leaking and rapidly depleting despite proper maintenance. Oil levels dropped abnormally between services. No adequate warning was provided before the engine condition worsened. Failure resulted in loss of engine performance and required towing. Vehicle was properly maintained. …”

NHTSA complaint #11714581, filed 2026-01

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026414%
202512%
202445%
2023147%
202237%
202124%
202095%
2019710%
2018117%
2017246%
201697%
201575%
201486%
201392%
201272%
2011106%
200956%
200822%
200723%
200665%
20051421%
20026729%
20016227%
20009030%
19993813%
1998248%
19971810%
199624%
199535%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Sportage

Engine
21 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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