CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Kia Sportage has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (37 reports).
2019 Kia Sportage recalls
Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire
The tow hitch wiring harness module on these vehicles can accumulate debris and moisture on its circuit board.
Electrical short can cause engine fire, park outside
The electrical circuit in the brake system's Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can start a fire in the engine compartment.
Most common 2019 Kia Sportage problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 |
What owners report
I have a 2019 Kia Sportage with a conventional ignition key. Three times in five years, the engine has apparently started by itself while parked. The key was not in the ignition. I stopped the engine by inserting the key, turning it ON, then OFF. I bought the vehicle used from CarMax, and I donât know whether an aftermarket remote starter was installed.
The car engine is losing oil without any leaks being found. I got my oil changed and was told to have it done every 3k miles. Within a month of that oil change, my engine ran hot. I had all of my components checked. Radiator and coolant was fine but they found that my engine was 2 qrts short of what should be in there. I told them that the oil was just changed not even a month ago and that had to be false unless they weren't fully giving me the quarts that I paid for. They stated that this particular engine burns oil for unknown reasons as no cracks or leaks are ever found and to alleviate the issue, I would need to come in and pay for addtl qrts to be added. This is crazy and costly to own
The vehicle is have issues every time I get and oil change the vehicle loses about 2 qt of oil there are no leaks that are notice but the lost of engine oil still happens this oil could cause the engine to turn on fire it is nerve reacting to every often to check the oil level dealership are brushing this problem as they don't seem to know what is causing this issue if customer don't check
Vehicle suddenly entered recall limp-mode due to the ongoing engine campaign. Prior to this, the vehicle had immaculate maintenance records and zero driveability issues. The franchise dealership performed a short-block engine replacement under the safety recall, rushing the complete powertrain swap in less than a single afternoon.The dealership subsequently returned the vehicle in a dangerously malfunctioning and incomplete repair state. At delivery, the Check Engine Light was actively illuminated, and the car exhibited severe acceleration stumbles, power loss under load, and engine misfires (driving "punchy"). Because I am a non-mechanic, I gave the vehicle one week to settle, but the life-
The engine locked up about a year ago, and since we didnât technically have a recall we didnât know what to do. It was able to drive again after we had a technician work on it, but now itâs not driving anymore. It shakes hard when itâs idling and driving. We have waited over 2 weeks to be diagnosed with the problem. We have had to spend $1300 on rental cars because we canât get a loaner until diagnosed. The car is not safe to drive and puts our lives at risk to drive it. We were lucky it didnât start shaking while we were driving on a major highway, but it did still happen while driving and was terrifying. The car is at Williams Kia now, in Elmira NY. They still havenât diagno
2019 Kia Sportage questions
Does the 2019 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Kia Sportage: Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire; Electrical short can cause engine fire, park outside. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Sportage?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (37), Unknown Or Other (15), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.