2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sportage Hybrid years
More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sportage Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 3,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control8 · ~3,200 mi
Electrical System5 · ~19,832 mi
Service Brakes4 · ~3,200 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Fuel/propulsion System3
Unknown or Other3
Engine2
Exterior Lighting1
Hybrid Propulsion System1 · ~19,832 mi
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control838%3,200——
Electrical System524%19,832——
Service Brakes419%3,200——
Forward Collision Avoidance314%———
Fuel/propulsion System314%———
Unknown or Other314%———
Engine210%———
Exterior Lighting15%———
Hybrid Propulsion System15%19,832——
Power Train15%———
Seat Belts15%3,200——
Steering15%———
Suspension15%———
Visibility/wiper15%———
Wheels15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 10 complaints
2024: 102024102025: 4202542026: 720267

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

First of all, what I am about to write put my husband and I in great danger.Driving on a two way, busy, rural highway, traveling approximately 65 mph, my Kia suddenly displayed a warning to pull over immediately and something about the battery. I barely had time to pull on to a narrow shoulder…

Electrical System · received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769453

While driving downhill, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of power steering assist and service braking assist with no warning lights on the dashboard. The brake pedal had no initial response and had to be pushed with full force completely to the floor to bring the vehicle to an…

Service Brakes · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767525

1) The rearview mirror detached from the windshield and a piece of the glass came off with it leaving a small hole. 2) I was left without a rearview mirror. For the last 2 years the mirrow was being held up by the ADAS cover, but now the glass is cracking. 3) This incident took place 6 months after…

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766975

While navigating the highly dangerous downhill descent of the Tejon Pass, LEBEC, CA , the vehicle experienced a complete throttle disengagement. The accelerator pedal became entirely unresponsive, leaving the vehicle without power on a steep, high-speed highway descent. I was traveling with my…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745626

In January 2026, my wife was driving our 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX downhill in traffic when the hybrid system failed without warning. Cabin filled with smoke, lost steering control, and explosion shook the vehicle. She was surrounded by other vehicles and could have been killed or caused…

Engine · received Feb 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11716349

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportage Hybrid model years, the 2024 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.