2023 Kia Sportage Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Kia Sportage, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.
“I was driving and heard a loud pop like a gunshot and then the sound of glass breaking. When I inspected, the sunroof had just shattered for no reason. All the edges of the sunroof have a shatter line along them with no damage in the middle of the glass”
NHTSA complaint #11730818, filed 2026-04“There are several spots on the front grill, around lights, bumper and other front end pieces that have bubbling, flaking, peeling chrome and paint. There are at least 20 paint chips all the way to the fenders in the front. This vehicle does not travel on gravel roads.”
NHTSA complaint #11684974, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the passenger’s side roof molding was missing from the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was determined that the roof molding needed to be replaced; however, he had to pay for the repair out-of-pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V025000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11694172, filed 2025-10, 29,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V025000Jan 18, 2024Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.Covers: Kia Sportage 2023–2024, Carnival 2022–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11033934Jun 4, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some…
- 10226553Nov 21, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MULTI-POINT TRIM INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA516) - This bulletin provides information to inspect for looseness and damage of the…
- 10206880Jan 24, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MATTE PAINT FINISH CARE INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides instructions regarding the matte paint finish on some 2022MY~ vehicles. Contrary to…
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 2023 Kia Sportage
49 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsForward collision avoidance
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology