Compact SUVs · NQ5 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 16 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,036 to own, including $2,890 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Kia Sportage.
Reliability
16/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,890
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
28 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$18,590
$16,359 – $20,821, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
193
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2017 worst (12/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 31/100 |
| 2023 | 16/100 |
| 2022 | 54/100 |
| 2021 | 59/100 |
| 2020 | 29/100 |
| 2019 | 64/100 |
| 2018 | 29/100 |
| 2017 | 12/100 |
| 2016 | 69/100 |
| 2015 | 65/100 |
Yes. It scores 16 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2015, 2016 and 2019 Sportage scored much better.
It scores 16 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,890 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,036 over 5 years: $4,860 in lost value, $2,890 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,590 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2017 worst (12/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.