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2020 Kia Sportage: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Kia Sportage as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

2Safety recalls
163Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2020 Kia Sportage owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine76Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other31
Electrical System20
Service Brakes13
Structure10
Engine And Engine Cooling9Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2020 Kia Sportage. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipMar 2021 · Park outside · Campaign 21V137000
  • Trailer HitchesSep 2022 · Park outside · Campaign 22V703000
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

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