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Kia · Cars · 2024
Kia Sportage AWD (2024)
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⚠ 23 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size1.6L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission6-speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG25 MPG
Kia Sportage AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
Kia Sportage AWD (this vehicle)Hyundai Kona FWDHyundai Kona FWDToyota Corolla CrossToyota Corolla CrossGMC Yukon XL 4WDGMC Yukon XL 4WDGMC Yukon 2WDGMC Yukon 2WDBuick Encore GX AWDBuick Encore GX AWD
Price$28,500–$40,000$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity1.6L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission6-speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 Kia Sportage AWD is a safe and capable small SUV designed for everyday adventures. With its efficient hybrid engine and all-wheel drive capability, it offers a balanced performance for various driving conditions.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • All-Wheel Drive capability
  • Hybrid engine efficiency
Cons
  • 23 complaints on record
  • Below-average highway MPG
Complaints23 total
KIA SPORTAGE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
I’ve had to replace my front windshield twice every year due to it cracking straight down the middle.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2024 STEERING
medium
On Tuesday, July 14th I started my vehicle around 6:30 am and started to drive. Once I was driving, I had multiple warning lights on my dash showing and my power steering failed on me. I stopped the vehicle, put it in park and turned it off. I restarted the car and still had the various warning lights and no power steering. The car was driving fine with no warning lights at 4:50 am that morning and again at 6:15 am that morning. I managed to drive the 2 miles home at a low rate of speed with no power steering since there were not many cars out. I called the Kia dealership and contacted a tow truck to take the vehicle in. The tow truck driver saw the warning lights as well and had to maneuver the car with no power steering onto his truck. Once Kia did the initial inspection, they said there were no warning lights and the power steering worked. They were going to conduct a more thorough inspection on Friday to see what the issue was. I called end of day Friday and was told they would need more time to inspect since they could not find any issues with the car. The know the warning light had shown up but if they could not recreate the issue then the car would not be looked at further. This is the 3rd issue with this vehicle that the dealer could not recreate. I've had the vehicle stall on me at a light when I was stopped or at a stop sign as well as not accelerate when I was at a high rate of speed in an emergency situation. This issue puts me and my family at risk if I were to be driving during a busy period or on a highway. My car is only 2 years old and has under 32k miles, I drive it frequently to visit family 4 hours away. I am to pick up my car from the Kia dealer and I am scared to drive this car. I feel it's a deathtrap and an accident waiting to happen. Kia said I can always trade it in for a new car, but no thank you.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Sunroof exploded while driving. No rocks or anything hit it. Glass is pointing upward.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject vehicles do not comply with the visibility and illumination requirements of FMVSS 101, §§ S5.1.2 and 5.3.1
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2024 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
low
On December 24, 2025, while driving in traffic, my Kia Sportage experienced severe lurching, bucking, and jerking, causing the engine to shut down. All dashboard warning lights illuminated, including a message prompting me to "turn engine back on." The vehicle would not restart, necessitating a tow to Horne Kia. After several days of diagnostics, it was determined that a blown ignition fuse and a bad fuel pump relay were the issues, along with a battery replacement. However, just 19 days later, while attempting to merge onto the freeway, the vehicle again bucked violently, and the engine shut down with all warning lights flashing. The police had to assist in moving my vehicle out of traffic, and it was towed to Courtesy Kia in Mesa, AZ. Once again, no error codes were found. After further diagnostics, it was discovered that the same ignition fuse had blown and that the catalytic converter had "shattered." The catalytic converter was replaced. Upon picking up the vehicle from the dealership, and driving less then 5 miles on freeway, the vehicle was bucking and hard shifting once again resulting in a third tow to dealership just 48 hours later after the previous service. The dealership ran several diagnostics under Kia's tech line, which revealed that the engine pistons are slipping and not functioning properly, resulting in loss of compression. Per Kia's tech line, a new engine long block was ordered and replaced.
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe15 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 21 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 96. 3 data points. v3 scoring.
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