2023 Kia Sportage Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

30Service Brakes complaints

16.5%Of all 182 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other45 · 24.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 23.1%

ENGINE36 · 19.8%

SERVICE BRAKES30 · 16.5%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS18 · 9.9%

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

“I RECEIVED A LETTER LAST YEAR ABOUT BRAKE BOOSTER . KIA HAD A RECALL ON THIS I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT IT WAS A RECALL. I'M…”NHTSA complaint 11604935 — filed 07/28/2024

“I feel shaking when I apply the brakes. I took it to Vision Kia in Canandaigua, NY, where I purchased it brand new, and they…”NHTSA complaint 11597334 — filed 06/27/2024

“The brakes become extremely stiff, making it difficult to start the vehicle. Once the vehicle is running, the brakes leak air when pressed, and stopping…”NHTSA complaint 11593827 — filed 06/12/2024

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sportage have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Sportage: 30 of 182 complaints on file (16.5%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.