2023 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
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
Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Kia Sportage overview page.
What owners report
“After driving my normal route, I stopped at a red light, before light went green, the car shut off. No lights on the dash, completely…”NHTSA complaint 11585672 — filed 04/28/2024
“I had my vehicle take to Coughlin Kia in Dublin Ohio on [XXX] and got my vehicle back on [XXX]. The service center at Coughlin…”NHTSA complaint 11585412 — filed 04/26/2024
“Engine failure problem. Also, windshield just cracked for no reason and continously spreading”NHTSA complaint 11583915 — filed 04/18/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have engine problems?
Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Sportage: 36 of 182 complaints on file (19.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Kia Sportage have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 14 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.
