Currently 5157 Recalls

Reliability of the Kia Sportage

Last update 16. 02. 2024

The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Kia models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Kia Sportage.

In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Kia Sportage.

Kia Sportage Reliability

Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year

EZ 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
index 4,8 5,7 6,8 6,5 14,1 19,5 18,1 19,7


Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year

EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017 EZ 2018
38,6 25,7 21,7 18,7 14,6 4,2 2,1 1,0

Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year

EZ 2010 EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017
52,4 30,5 23 18,6 13,3 4 1,6

Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)

Common Breakdowns

  • Battery (2011-2015)
  • Fuel pump (2011)

Source: ADAC

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Recent Sportage Recalls

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30/06/2025
Last update 09. 07. 2025The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high accelerati...
14/02/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking Sys...
30/09/2023
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect ...
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