2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportage Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sportage Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 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.
Horn stopped working
Two occurrences. First, it was sprinkling rain when breaking before a stop sign at an intersection near my job, with no stop for oncoming traffic. I drove over a bump and itâs as if the car got confused and didnât want to stop. I had to release the brake and slam on the brakes to stop. Second…
The hybrid system completely failed and ev battery completely discharged. That issue is a major safety concern and I no longer feel confident driving myself and my child in that vehicle. I was on a hilly 55mph County Road, with few turn offs, when the hybrid system failed, resulting in a loss of…
While driving home today, Sunday, October 6, 2025 in my BRAND NEW Kia Sportage with 1,325 miles on it, I stopped in traffic and my car refused to move forward. Suddenly, multiple alerts popped up on the screen: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage, check blind spot safety, ABS, and eventually…
I have a hybrid and 4 times now since we've owned it I experienced a lag during the transition from electric to gas power when I am stopped and try to move again (example at a stop sign or traffic light), which followed by a sudden, lurching acceleration when the gas does finally kick in. It's…
Other KIA Sportage Hybrid years
← 2024 Sportage Hybrid · 2026 Sportage Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sportage Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Sportage Hybrid | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 Sportage Hybrid | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 Sportage Hybrid | 99 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.