2015 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

84Engine complaints

57.5%Of all 146 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE84 · 57.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC27 · 18.5%

Unspecified / other25 · 17.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 11.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 · 4.8%

Share of the 146 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Kia Sportage overview page.

What owners report

“Had vehicle worked on, on 4/11/2023 ( oil change &tuneup). On 4/17/2023 exiting 151 Hwy vehicle slowed down on me, then regained speed to safety…”NHTSA complaint 11526724 — filed 06/13/2023

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming one quart of oil per day. No warning light was…”NHTSA complaint 11526186 — filed 06/09/2023

“The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated, and the brake pedal was…”NHTSA complaint 11525972 — filed 06/08/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Kia Sportage have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Kia Sportage: 84 of 146 complaints on file (57.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Kia Sportage have in total?

146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.