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Kia Sportage Hybrid years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 152 complaints about the Kia Sportage Hybrid since 2023, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 102 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2023
Owner complaints
152
Recalls
2
Worst year
2023
Warranty extensions
6
Model years
2023-2027

Kia Sportage Hybrid years to avoid

More than twice the Sportage Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Kia Sportage Hybrid years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Kia Sportage Hybrid complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20232024202520262027

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Kia Sportage Hybrid problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    53
  • Engine
    35
  • Acceleration
    35
  • Transmission
    25
  • Brakes
    22
  • Driver assistance
    20
  • Fuel system
    19
  • Steering
    9
  • Visibility
    7
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Lights
    2

Most reported problems on the Kia Sportage Hybrid

Adaptive cruise 20

Kia Sportage Hybrid problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2027-1Electrical00
2026-11Brakes11
2025-15Electrical03
2024-23Acceleration01
2023-102Electrical15,00014Avoid

Recalls 2

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Kia Sportage Hybrid warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Kia Sportage Hybrid in the news

Questions about the Kia Sportage Hybrid

What years of the Kia Sportage Hybrid should you avoid?

2023. It has more than twice the Kia Sportage Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2023 alone has 102, mostly about electrical and engine.

What is the best year for a used Kia Sportage Hybrid?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Kia Sportage Hybrid?

Electrical, with 53 complaints across all years, followed by engine (35) and acceleration (35).

How many recalls does the Kia Sportage Hybrid have?

2 recalls between 2023 and 2027. The 2026 model year has the most, with 1.

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