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Kia Sportage 2024

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
2,500 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Side: updated testGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.4 L/100 km
Highway
7.1 L/100 km
Combined
8.4 L/100 km
Emissions
196 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

3 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
TRAILER HITCHES 25V874000 · 2025-12-17 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 24V422000 · 2024-06-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 24V025000 · 2024-01-18 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LANE DEPARTURE 2026-09-18 · NHTSA

I purchased a used 2024 Kia Sportage EX Gas that showed signs of trim peel at 5,000 miles. My extended warranty said they do not cover trim. I noticed multiple cars in our parking lot experiencing the same issues on 2024 or older models. In addition, the low gas indicator does not appear on the infotainment system…

VISIBILITY 2026-09-17 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof exploded, causing glass to fall into the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 44,800.

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 2026-09-16 · NHTSA

The SRS/airbag warning light illuminates and flashes, accompanied by a seat belt warning chime while the driver seat belt is fastened. I scanned the SRS module and retrieved DTC B1511-00 (Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Open Or Short To Battery) and B1515-00 (Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Defect), logged across two ev…

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-08-24 · NHTSA

I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s FCA system using cardboard boxes as targets. I conducted observations at very low speeds (approximat…

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-08-24 · NHTSA

I am reporting a concern regarding the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems on my 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. I have been attempting to understand the operating behavior of the vehicle’s FCA system using cardboard boxes as targets. I conducted observations at very low speeds (approximat…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-07-23 · NHTSA

I’ve had to replace my front windshield twice every year due to it cracking straight down the middle.

STEERING 2026-07-20 · NHTSA

On Tuesday, July 14th I started my vehicle around 6:30 am and started to drive. Once I was driving, I had multiple warning lights on my dash showing and my power steering failed on me. I stopped the vehicle, put it in park and turned it off. I restarted the car and still had the various warning lights and no power st…

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-07-03 · NHTSA

•12,000 Miles: Front rotors required complete replacement. •21,000 Miles: Front rotors failed and required replacement a second time. •28,000 Miles: Front seat cushion required repair due to material separation. •34,000 Miles: Front rotors failed and required replacement a third time. •51,000 Miles: Front rotors faile…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2026-06-17 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the engine intermittently hesitated and the vehicle almost shut off. The contact stated that the START/STOP button was depressed to shut off the vehicle; however, the button became inoper…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-05-04 · NHTSA

Sunroof exploded while driving. No rocks or anything hit it. Glass is pointing upward.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-04-29 · NHTSA

Sunroof on the vehicle shattered without being struck by projectile or road debris. The area where we were driving had no other cars near us at the time of the incident. There was no sound of something hitting then shattering, it just exploded. Examination of the sunroof did not reveal any points of impact, research d…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES Crash 2026-04-20 · NHTSA

Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2024 Kia Sportage – Safety Hazard. Incident Date: April 18, 2026. Location: Parking lot. While pulling into a parking space at low speed, I brought the vehicle to a complete stop with my foot on the brake. Immediately after stopping, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully accelerated fo…

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