2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 157 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 93 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 19,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 163 | 71 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 178 | 9 |
| Power Train | 51 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 56 | 15 |
| Stalling | 37 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 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.