CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Kia Sportage has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 22 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (301 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2013 Kia Sportage recalls
Brake control module short can cause engine fire
The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which runs the antilock brake and traction control system, may develop an electrical short.
Fuel Pipe Leak Can Cause Engine Fire
Certain Kia Optima, Sorento and Sportage vehicles that previously had an engine replaced under an earlier recall, warranty, or product improvement campaign may have a high pressure fuel pipe near the fuel pump that was damaged, misaligned or improperly tightened during that engine replacement.
Engine May Seize From Premature Bearing Wear, Raising Crash Risk
Machining errors during engine manufacturing can cause the engine's bearings to wear out prematurely.
Most common 2013 Kia Sportage problems
Problem areas named in the 381 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 301 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
What owners report
While driving all of a sudden my 2013 Sportage began shaking check Ingine light flashing. This happened out of nowhere. I pulled off to the side of the road, towed to Mechanic shop. They found that a piece of spark plug had broken off into the cylinder shaft. They said it was very unusual. I had it fixed through our local Kia Dealership but could never figure out how or why this happened. I would like to be refunded for this, if, it happened because of a faulty component & Actually there was a recall. Thank you
Claim #25921274 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute Kiaâs denial of warranty coverage for the engine failure in my 2013 Kia Sportage. Per communication with customer care, Kia denied my claim on the basis of âexcessive mileage between oil changes.â However, this conclusion is not supported by sufficient evidence and does not meet the legal standard required under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. My vehicle received regular oil changes at intervals ranging from approximately 5,000 to 13,000 miles using full synthetic oil designed for extended service intervals. While these intervals may exceed conservative manufacturer recommendations, they do not constitute negl
Driver side door will not open from the outside. Handle no longer operates.
My engine failed due to the knock sensor recall a known issue on my 2013 Kia Sportage the recall is supposed to provide a lifetime warranty but I was denied coverage because the failure happened before I was able to perform the update as I was a new owner to the car and was unaware of the recall at the time I have been going back and forth with the kia dealership for almost 8 months now 4 of those the car was at the dealership because they said I had to pay a $170 the fee for them to inspect the car to see if kia would repair it or not it which I was told I would get a full report when I finally was able to pick my car up I was told the claim was denied "due to recall not being performed" an
KIA America has rejected my appeal for an Engine replacement through the Recall , I had the KSDS, Knock Sensor Installed by North Town KIA 3900 Sheridan Drive Amherst NY , May 7 2021. The warranty I received mentioned to keep oil and filter changed every 7500 miles with 5 w 20 oil . The oil was changed by Myself and I have receipts every 5k miles or less. I was turned down for what KIA tech line said Insufficient maintenance . As in they are calling me a liar . I bought 5w 20 full Synthetic oil and filters on 12 occasions from Walmart that Fit my 2013 KIA Motor The weight was recommended by KIA and the Filters rated at 10K miles . Have worked on My cars since I was [XXX] old have thousand
2013 Kia Sportage safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (17.4% rollover risk) |
| 2013 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (15.5% rollover risk) |
2013 Kia Sportage questions
Does the 2013 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Kia Sportage: Brake control module short can cause engine fire; Fuel Pipe Leak Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine May Seize From Premature Bearing Wear, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kia Sportage?
Based on 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (301), Unknown Or Other (27), Electrical System (22).
How safe is the 2013 Kia Sportage?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2013 Kia Sportage up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Kia Sportage has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.