2013 Kia Sportage vs 2015 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 | 2013 Kia Sportage | 2015 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 380 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 153 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,200 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 300 | 84 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 18 |
| Power Train | 18 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 70 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 49 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2013 Kia Sportage
2015 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.