2008 Kia Sportage safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
2
complaints reporting a crash
24
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (5 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Kia Sportage vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 13 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAn engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic… · Oct 24, 2022
- Fire riskWire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be… · Nov 10, 2016
- Crash riskOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and… · Apr 1, 2013