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2024 Kia Sportage Electrical system Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
21%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
18,700miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Kia Sportage, 21% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Cluster screen goes black The dealership has replaced the screen & completed a software update. I have several videos. The dealership states they can’t fix it because they can’t replicate it. So I send them a video when it occurs. I called Kia direct and was informed to get a new car. It’s been going on for a year. We purchased the car brand new.”

NHTSA complaint #11647454, filed 2025-03

“Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop and restart the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11669615, filed 2025-06

“The doors won't lock. The button on the handle won't work sometimes. It's just random. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 years I have owned the car. I have to use app to lock and unlock the car. Once I drive it again everything is fine.”

NHTSA complaint #11652592, filed 2025-04

“Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2024 Kia Sportage – Safety Hazard. Incident Date: April 18, 2026. Location: Parking lot. While pulling into a parking space at low speed, I brought the vehicle to a complete stop with my foot on the brake. Immediately after stopping, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully accelerated forward on its own without my foot on the accelerator. I was actively pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and continued to accelerate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732588, filed 2026-04

“I purchased a used 2024 Kia Sportage EX Gas that showed signs of trim peel at 5,000 miles. My extended warranty said they do not cover trim. I noticed multiple cars in our parking lot experiencing the same issues on 2024 or older models. In addition, the low gas indicator does not appear on the infotainment system after the Kia Connect expired despite gas being as low as 32 miles projected (avg. 24 mpg normal range). The Sportage lane assists yellow indicator comes on sporadically when changing lanes without or with the turn signal on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11765397, filed 2026-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026621%
20251527%
20241621%
20234624%
2022817%
2021611%
20202012%
20191115%
20183018%
20176316%
20161713%
20151812%
201486%
2013226%
2012297%
20113821%
201015%
20091823%
20082728%
20071317%
20062220%
2005812%
2002167%
20012310%
20003211%
19994114%
19984716%
19972112%
1996712%
1995814%

Other parts of the 2024 Kia Sportage

Other or unknown
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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.

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