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2022 Kia Sportage

2022 Kia Sportage: the engine draws the most owner complaints

Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is by far the most reported area at 45%, well ahead of the electrical system and forward collision avoidance (12% each). Two engine reports involve a fire, and the electrical system and forward collision avoidance areas are each tied to 2 crashes. No injuries or deaths are reported.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 45%
The single biggest complaint: 19 reports (45%), including 2 with fire. No crashes or injuries reported, but the fire count makes this worth a careful look.
Electrical System safety 12%
5 reports (12%), tied to 2 crashes. No injuries reported in this area.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 12%
5 reports (12%), tied to 2 crashes. Owners describe the collision warning not activating when expected.
Trailer Hitches0 10%
4 reports (10%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Several reference a trailer hitch recall.
Power Train0 7%
The smallest area here: 3 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 42 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.