2012 Kia Sportage vs 2013 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2013 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 392 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 167 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,000 mi | 99,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 328 | 300 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 22 |
| Power Train | 21 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 4 | 6 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 67 | 70 |
| Clunking / rattling | 65 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 56 | 49 |
| Loss of power | 31 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2012 Kia Sportage
2013 Kia Sportage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.