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Kia · Cars · 2023
Kia Sportage FWD (2023)
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⚠ 89 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.0 L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission6 speed automatic
Combined MPG28 MPG
Kia Sportage FWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$27,200$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.0 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
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 2023 Kia Sportage FWD is a safe and practical choice in the small SUV category. It offers a comfortable driving experience with its 2.5L engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, achieving an impressive 28 MPG combined.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Good combined MPG
  • Spacious dimensions
Cons
  • 89 complaints on record
Complaints89 total
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
low
The roof strip above the driver side of the car is no longer attached and flew off somewhere. Unknown of the date it may have happened.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 MPH on the highway, the engine and oil check warning light was illuminated. The Kia App alerted the driver to check the engine when convenient. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with internal rod bearing failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 120,100.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond, and the infotainment screen was turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle became operable after approximately two minutes. The contact stated the failure was recurrent. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
The roof molding blew off. It is the exact same issue as this recall 24V025000 but me vin isn't included.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
When driving the cluster screen goes black and remains black until like 24hours later when buttons on the screens reappear. When it happens the odometer reading, speed reading does not appear. This issue started happening when I passed 40000 miles on the vechile
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe2 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 87. 13 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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