Compact SUVs · NQ5 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 31 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,877 to own, including $1,567 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Kia Sportage.
Reliability
31/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,567
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
28 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$20,950
$18,436 – $23,464, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
75
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 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Display
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 31 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2016 and 2019 scored better.
It scores 31 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,567 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,877 over 5 years: $6,024 in lost value, $1,567 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $20,950 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2017 worst (12/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.