2024 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,850miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Kia Sportage, 15% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,850 miles.
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.
“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“On December 24, 2025, while driving in traffic, my Kia Sportage experienced severe lurching, bucking, and jerking, causing the engine to shut down. All dashboard warning lights illuminated, including a message prompting me to turn engine back on. The vehicle would not restart, necessitating a tow to Horne Kia. After several days of diagnostics, it was determined that a blown ignition fuse and a bad fuel pump relay were the issues, along with a battery replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725255, filed 2026-03“I am writing to report a serious and dangerous issue with my Kia vehicle that is putting my life and my family’s safety at risk. While driving, the engine shuts off completely whenever I come to a stop or press the brake pedal. I then have to manually restart the engine to continue driving. This happens frequently, including while I am in traffic or on the highway. I have come very close to being hit by other vehicles multiple times while my children were in the car. I already brought the vehicle to a Kia dealership, and they informed me that the issue was fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693258, filed 2025-10“Two issues that I've taken to dealership 3 times since purchasing vehicle January 2024. 1. Adaptive cruise control -- I was in right lane of 4 lane highway with cruise control on. A car in left lane took a turn to cut through median and my car thought it was a collision and hard braked and took my vehicle from 60mph to 35mph in a few seconds. If a car had been behind me, I would have been rear ended. They cannot replicate so I no longer use cruise control unless there are no cars around. 2. Timing has been off (loud clicking every time I crank) since a few months after I bought the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693745, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11618581, filed 2024-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030379Apr 1, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0 (CA2516) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software…
- 11025899Nov 20, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SC320) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 11008027Sep 30, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC320) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign…
- 11008031Sep 26, 2024Sc320_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/sticker
- 11008030Sep 26, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC320) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the…
- 11008029Sep 26, 2024Sc320_poc: proof of correction card
- 11008025Sep 26, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC320) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia…
- 11008024Sep 26, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC320) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 13% |
| 2024 | 11 | 15% |
| 2023 | 38 | 20% |
| 2022 | 21 | 46% |
| 2021 | 23 | 43% |
| 2020 | 79 | 48% |
| 2019 | 37 | 52% |
| 2018 | 91 | 55% |
| 2017 | 222 | 55% |
| 2016 | 62 | 46% |
| 2015 | 84 | 58% |
| 2014 | 73 | 58% |
| 2013 | 301 | 79% |
| 2012 | 328 | 84% |
| 2011 | 77 | 43% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 13% |
| 2008 | 17 | 17% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 15 | 14% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2024 Kia Sportage
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 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 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