SUV · Hybrid
Kia Sportage 2023–2026 (NQ5)
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- Price
- $26,600–$42,000
- MPG
- 43
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
A top-safety, hugely practical compact SUV with class-leading cargo and thrifty hybrid running costs, trading driving excitement for efficiency and comfort.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 3 of its 9 recalls were serious. About 10% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 84% of cars we track.
39.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 98% of other SUVs we track.
Generous 39.5 cu ft cargo and roomy rear seat after the size increase. Among the more spacious compact SUVs, though 5-seat only.
Sportage prioritizes efficiency and comfort over sportiness. 187 hp is adequate but modest, and the hybrid focus means smooth but uninspiring dynamics. Typical for a mainstream compact SUV.
NQ5 generation offers dual widescreen displays, modern infotainment, and available PHEV powertrain. Kia's tech reputation is strong in this era, above segment average.
Redesigned NQ5 grew notably in size, offering good ride quality and refined interior for the class. Comfortable, quiet cabin exceeds many rivals.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 2,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls12 recalls
12 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2023–2026
- Electrical — 70 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Electrical: instrument cluster/panel (2026)
- Unknown or other — 49 complaints (2023)
2026
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V046000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Occurred on 8/3/2026: 1. I parked my car in my driveway 2. My car is sitting in the driver door storage area and my phone with digital key is sitting on the front passenger seat. 3. Vehicle is turned off; I exit the vehicle and close the door. 4. My toddler is the back seat (not on the driver side)
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring harness keeps getting chewed up by rodents in engine bay. Had to have Kia fix 2 times for the parking distance sensors. Have done lots of prevention things to keep from engine bay, but attracted to this vehicle. My 2 other vehicles no problems. They are not Kias. It causes loss of driver ass
- Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
My car had begun to accelerate when pressing the brake pedal. The first time it happened the car kinda stuttered as it fought itself, but the car stopped. That was also the only time it stuttered and corrected itself. The next few times it happened, the car was not as easy to control but was able to
2025
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; trailer hitches25V874000
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. As such, these vehicles fail to com
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other13 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Twice since I purchased my car, once in 2025 and two weeks ago in 2026, I turned my car off in the garage and the engine kept running. I had to start the car up and turn it off again in order for it to shut down. I mentioned that to Arapaho Kia at my last visit in November 2025 and they just said th
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The cluster system of the vehicle lit up every warning system which prevented the running vehicle from being able to be put into drive. Safety was put at risk because I'm afraid this will happen while driving. I've seen this same concern on many Kia owner forums who describe the same issue possi
- Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
We were getting in our car to drive home from a restaurant. We attempted to start our car like any other day, and the car started. However, our car was stuck in gear, it was in parking but also not in parking. The car was not moving, the gear was in “park”, the dot light for park was not showing, an
- Complaint clusterSteering7 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
After a hard crash from behind and then being pushed into another car, causing severe damage to the front and rear of the car (total loss), the airbags only deployed on the right (passenger) side. In addition, after the crash, the steering wheel was lying at the driver's feet, completely detached f
2024
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars24V025000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system24V422000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; trailer hitches25V874000
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. As such, these vehicles fail to com
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other21 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’ve had to replace my front windshield twice every year due to it cracking straight down the middle.
- Complaint clusterElectrical19 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the engine intermittently hesitated and the vehicle almost shut off. The contact stated that the START/STOP button was depressed to shut off the vehicle; however, the b
- Complaint clusterCruise control9 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving on the highway and had set the cruise control to 76. I then pushed the plus button once to increase the cruise control speed and the cruise control increased immediately to 110 mph. I braked right away which stopped the acceleration but could see it was still set at 110 mph. I pushed t
- Complaint clusterStructure7 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation of
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper6 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
6” Snow ice storm & negative degree temps 12/13/25 used heated windshield deicer. On 12/15 driving to work on a country road no other traffic, heard pop cracking noise above my head checked sunroof snow ice melting no visible cracks thought noise from thawing ice. Parked vehicle in my home garage wh
2023
- RecallElectrical: alternator/generator/regulator22V651000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
- RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain22V878000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel23V298000
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 wh
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: power assist23V410000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump23V531000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
- RecallStructure: body: roof and pillars24V025000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; trailer hitches25V874000
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. As such, these vehicles fail to com
- Complaint clusterElectrical70 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Seat warmer started to catch on fire
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other49 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2023 Kia Sportage Pro While driving to work, I heard an explosive sound that sounded like a gunshot on the top of my vehicle. I pulled over to see that my sunroof had exploded. I checked for any objects that may have hit it, and the only thing that was in the top of the roof was glass. Th
- Complaint clusterPowertrain34 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I was driving the vehicle yesterday, had no problems and then when making a right hand turn the vehicle completely locked up. The brakes and steering column locked and the vehicle completely shut done. The dashboard lit up and the windows still worked but there was not power to the engine. Attempted
- Complaint clusterBrakes31 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I have had repeated failure/wear of my rotors on my 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige, starting at about 12k miles and recurring roughly every 3 months from there. I have had multiple dealers look at it and they keep blaming me for the problem. I am not a rough driver, I drive mostly freeway, do not
- Complaint clusterCruise control21 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I had my vehicle take to Coughlin Kia in Dublin Ohio on [XXX] and got my vehicle back on [XXX]. The service center at Coughlin claimed I had bad gas, they took it upon themselves to approve services I did not approve of. When I got my vehicle back on [XXX] I found wires under my hood and caps left u
Cost to own$22,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$26,600–$42,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,550/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
42
Highway MPG
44
Combined MPG
43
Electric range
34 mi
Horsepower
187 hp
Doors
4
Length
183.5 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
65.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Curb weight
3,543 lb
Cargo volume
39.5 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
74.1 cu ft
Towing capacity
2,000 lbs
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