Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | −22% | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2024 | 12 | — | 1 | Acceleration | Limited data |
| 2023 | 15 | — | 2 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Sportage Phev year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia Sportage Phev problems
Latest Kia Sportage Phev recalls
Trailer hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia Sportage Phev should you avoid?
None of the Kia Sportage Phev years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Kia Sportage Phev?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sportage Phev years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Kia Sportage Phev problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the speed control & acceleration (8), electrical system (7) and driver assistance (7). Acceleration complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia Sportage Phev had?
2 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.