2017 Kia Sportage vs 2019 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 | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2019 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,997 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 219 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 10 |
| Power Train | 40 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 7 |
| Structure | 24 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 48 | 11 |
| Stalling | 41 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 38 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2017 Kia Sportage
2019 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.