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2012 Kia Sportage: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Kia Sportage as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

5Safety recalls
392Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Kia Sportage owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine328Most reports between 70k and 120k miles
Electrical System29Most reports between 40k and 130k miles
Unknown Or Other23Most reports between 80k and 110k miles
Power Train21Most reports between 60k and 110k miles
Service Brakes11
Hydraulic11
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Kia Sportage. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2018 · Campaign 18V907000
  • EngineDec 2020 · Campaign 20V750000
  • EngineFeb 2019 · Campaign 19V101000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineMar 2017 · Campaign 17V224000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2023 · Park outside · Campaign 23V652000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024
  • Scope and TimelinessRQ17003 · opened May 2017 · closed Dec 2021

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.